Pavano to the Twins for PTBNL

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Shapiro said there was only slight hesitation on the organization's part to trade Pavano to the Twins, an American League Central rival.

"I think there was hesitation just about trading him in general because the competitive side in you recognizes that he's been one of our most consistent starters and one of our best starters," Shapiro said. "I hate to take that guy off the club, but within the division at this point, no not really."

I know what Shapiro was trying to say here but it almost sounds like a back-handed compliment. :chuckles: