Carl Pavano
Definition
Carl Anthony Pavano (born January 8, 1976) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for teams including the Montreal Expos, Florida Marlins, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, Minnesota Twins, and Detroit Tigers.
Nicknamed 'American Idle' during his time with the Yankees due to persistent injuries that limited his playing time despite a lucrative contract.
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Carl Pavano inked a $40 million deal with the Yankees, then proceeded to treat the disabled list like his personal timeshare.
They called him American Idle because Carl Pavano spent more time injured than a couch potato at a marathon.
Trading Pedro Martinez for Carl Pavano was like swapping a Ferrari for a minivan with a busted engine.
Carl Pavano's career highlight reel is shorter than his stint between injury updates.