MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 19 (UPI) -- The Minnesota Twins and right-handed starting pitcher Carl Pavano have agreed on a two-year, $16.5 million contract, the team announced Wednesday.
Pavano, who played a key role in the Twins' run to the 2010 American League Central crown, will receive $8 million in the upcoming season and $8.5 million in 2012, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported.