According to Andy McCullough of the Newark Star-Ledger, the Mets and Carl Pavano have "mutual interest." Pavano's agent clarified to McCullough that negotiations are still "very preliminary," but it sounds like there could be a marriage here. Pavano posted an ugly 6.00 ERA in 11 starts last season for the Twins while fighting right shoulder issues. So he should came rather cheap.

Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports that five teams are interested in free agent right-hander Carl Pavano. Pavano's agent, Dave Pepe, said that the Red Sox have "checked in," though that doesn't necessarily mean anything. Pepe reportedly spoke with the Marlins on Tuesday, but the club "didn't seem enthusiastic" about working out a deal. Pavano posted a 6.00 ERA over 11 starts this past season while dealing with a nagging shoulder issue and may struggle to find a guaranteed major league deal.

Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe writes that Carl Pavano's agent, Dave Pepe, has "received a few preliminary calls" on his client. Pavano was limited to just 11 starts this season due to shoulder issues, but Cafardo says he was "given a clean bill of health in September." If he is indeed healthy, the veteran right-hander wouldn't be a bad gamble on a modest one-year deal. He might have to settle for a non-guaranteed contract.

Carl Pavano (shoulder) has been shut down for 2012. An MRI and examination by specialist Dr. David Altchek on Tuesday in New York revealed a bruise on Pavano's humerus bone. "The good news is, it doesn't require surgery," said the veteran right-hander. "But as far as I'm concerned, this whole season has been a failure on many levels, for myself, for the team." He posted a 6.00 ERA and 1.40 WHIP in 63 innings (11 starts).

Carl Pavano (shoulder) will see Dr. David Altchek in New York on Tuesday instead of making his scheduled rehab start.

Carl Pavano (shoulder) was clocked only at 85-86 mph during his rehab start with High-A Fort Myers Thursday. It's not far off from what Pavano was throwing earlier this season for the Twins, when his average fastball was clocked at 86.8 mph, according to Fangraphs.com. But, the right-hander admitted that he would "like to see the velocity come back a little more." The good news is that Pavano threw three scoreless innings and his shoulder feels much better, though he concedes that he's "dealing with it just being a little dead, where it's just not coming alive as quick as I'd like to." Pavano will throw another rehab game Tuesday and remains hopeful of rejoining the Twins' rotation later this month.

Carl Pavano (shoulder) will move his rehab assignment Sunday to Class-A Fort Myers. Pavano will likely use most, if not all, of his 30-day window before rejoining the Twins. He's looking at a late August/early September return if all goes well.

Carl Pavano (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with the Twins' Gulf Coast League team. Pavano, who is scheduled to throw two innings in the appearance, has been throwing bullpen sessions for a few weeks now with no issues. He's looking at a late August/early September return if all goes well.

Carl Pavano (shoulder) threw live batting practice again Thursday but is not ready to pitch in a game. The Twins had been hoping the veteran right-hander would be ready to begin a rehab assignment Thursday. It shouldn't be long if he can avoid a setback, though he figures to need a handful of rehab starts given that he's been out two months.

Carl Pavano (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with the Twins' Gulf Coast League team Thursday. He threw a live batting practice session Monday with no issues, clearing the way for him to test his shoulder out in game action. Pavano, who has been out since early June with a right anterior capsular strain, will throw 40 pitches in the outing. He'll likely need at least a couple more addition rehab starts before rejoining the Twins' rotation.