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Posted: **Thu Feb 24, 2011 5:41 pm**

The Minnesota Twins just completed their first full workout of spring training, and manager Ron Gardenhire has already decided who will be his starting pitcher on opening day.

Gardenhire told reporters on Wednesday that veteran Carl Pavano will get the ball on April 1 in Toronto. Pavano went 17-11 with a 3.75 ERA for the Twins last season. He signed a two-year, $16.5 million deal in January, and Gardenhire trusts his poise and leadership.

Pavano is getting the nod over lefty Francisco Liriano, who started Game 1 of the ALDS against the New York Yankees last year.

http://www.wctrib.com/event/article/id/ ... up/Sports/

Posted: **Thu Feb 24, 2011 5:58 pm**

Lol, yes. Let's rock the mustache off this sore losing chump.

Posted: **Thu Feb 24, 2011 6:24 pm**

Liriano v. Morrow.

Posted: **Fri Feb 25, 2011 12:30 am**

I wonder if the sour grapes Pavano had after getting lit up still lingers in the Jays' minds..

Posted: **Fri Feb 25, 2011 1:21 am**

I hope they knock him out of the game in the first inning, which in turn traumatizes him for the rest of the season.

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