Although they have been plagued by injuries Pavano was an important part of Florida's starting rotation and had a very successful postseason in 2003 World Series Champion Marlins.
Pavano followed his playoff businesses with his best season to date in 2004 posting a 18-8 record and a 3.00 ERA. In spring training in 2007, said Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina to Pavano to prove that he wanted to pitch for the team.
Pavano will still be a desired product in the free agent market that winter even with his injury history.
