Interesting stuff today in the Washington Post about the Nationals' interest in Carl Pavano.

Most notably this comment from Nationals' GM Mike Rizzo:

"I hear we are 'the finalist' along with the Twins," said Rizzo, acerbically. "We've never spoken to Pavano and we haven't talked to his agent since the winter meetings."

If that's the case, then who exactly IS in the running for the veteran righthander? The Twins want him back,but indications are that there's no way they'll give him a three-year deal.

The Twins have waited out the market in recent years to land good players. The same thing might be happening here.

What will be interesting to see is if the Twins can sign Pavano and afford to bring Jim Thome back.

But for now, I'm guessing a few eyebrows raised over at Twins Way after they read Rizzo's quote.

A side note: Alexi Casilla is batting .303 with a .374 OBP in 40 games for Gigantes of the Dominican Winter League.