The Yankees were not trying to cost Pavano money, they simply wanted to clear his roster spot and wash their hands of this disaster. Pavano's reason for not accepting this (according to his agent) was that accepting the minor league deal would affect his MLB service time and thereby cost him some of his pension! I find this laughable am thankful that Carla Pavana will be pitching elsewhere next season. That's a legitimate claim. He is entitled to that pension fund. Did the Yankees offer to cover the difference? It is a legitimate claim, and nothing the Yankees can do! I personally don't begrudge him one cent. It is actually better for the Yankees that he stay. Once ST ends, the Yankees will put him on the 60-day DL, thereby putting his 11M Salary on the insurance company. However, I don't feel an ounce of pity for the man. I will continue to compare him to Ed Whitson until I die! whats the difference roster wise between being on the 60 day dl and the minor league roster? both dont effect the 40 man roster right?