From the Daily News' Mark Feinsand:

General manager Brian Cashman, who inked Pavano to a four-year, $39.95 million contract in December 2004, remains a big fan of the oft-injured righthander, according to a source, making a return to the Bronx a realistic possibility for the 32-year-old.

"Cashman has definitely not closed the door on Pavano at all," the source said.

Cashman himself acknowledged that he is open to any and all options this winter, though he wouldn't specifically address Pavano's situation.

I have a hard time believing Cashman is a "big fan" of Mr. Pavano. Personally, I'd rather that they just let him walk, but if they want to sign him to a cheap minor league deal, it doesn't really matter.

Via Yahoo!