Pavano looks ready to go

It appears all but a formality for the Yankees to name Carl Pavano their Opening Day starter. Pavano did not do anything to take himself out of the mix for that start yesterday. He gave up two earned runs on six hits and a walk in six innings in the Yankees' 3-2 loss to the Twins, getting 14 outs on ground balls, including four double plays. Nothing is official yet, though.

"Because we saw this doesn't mean it automatically makes him a day one starter," manager Joe Torre said. "It's certainly nice to see. He's come a long way. He's come a long way." Continue