Pavano Looking To Rebound From Injuries

Carl Pavano cleared another hurdle, and Phil Hughes impressed. It was a good day all around Thursday when the New York Yankees' projected rotation and top starting prospects threw batting practice for the first time. Pavano, starting the third season of a $39.95 million, four-year contract, hasn't pitched in the major leagues since June 27, 2005, due to shoulder, back, buttocks, elbow and rib injuries. He threw 35 pitches, including one that hit Alberto Gonzalez in the back. "Carl was good," manager Joe Torre said. "Gonzalez probably didn't think so. He got nailed. He's throwing the ball good. He's got a lot of movement on it. I think he's comfortable with the way he feels right now."

The Yankees are looking for Pavano to fill a spot at the back end of the rotation. "It's just about building up and get into the games," Pavano said. "Getting out there and competing again. I came off feeling good, so it's a positive. I felt like I good command of everything." Pavano is a big-time injury-risk sleeper on Draft Day. Any pitcher who has potential and will have a rotation spot with the Yankees deserves to be owned in all Fantasy leagues.
Source: CBS SportsLine.com