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Pavano returns, helps Yankees overcome Orioles

Saturday, August 23, 2008

BALTIMORE (AP) -- Carl Pavano will never be able to provide the New York Yankees ample return on his near $40 million contract, so he will settle for improving a rotation that certainly could use a fresh arm. The oft-injured pitcher returned from an extended absence Saturday night and hung around long enough to pick up the win in a 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Pitching in the major leagues for the first time since April 2007, Pavano (1-0) allowed three runs and seven hits in five in ...

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