Grahame Jones Says Landon Says the Pavón Thing is a Done Deal

By: Laurie | June 20th, 2007

There’s still nothing official about a Carlos Pavón acquisition showing up on the Galaxy website or anywhere else that I can see. But LA Times’ Graham Jones talked to Landon Donovan about it, and it certainly sounds like it’s a sure thing.

Landon Donovan is delighted that Honduran striker Carlos Pavon today will become the latest high-profile player to join the Galaxy when he is introduced at the Home Depot Center.

“I’m ecstatic about Pavon,” Donovan said Tuesday in Chicago, where the U.S. is preparing for its Gold Cup semifinal match against Canada at Soldier Field on Thursday.

I know they were waiting for the end of Gold Cup to make any announcements, but now that Honduras has been sent home by my French guys from Guadaloupe, surely it will become official soon?

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Laurie

It does seem rather short-sighted, with Beckham 32, Pavon 33 and Xavier 34. But on the other hand, it would free up $900,000, $325,000 of which applies to the salary cap.

I'm not sure I'm following Alexi's vision for the team right now. Is it all about making a big splash (and the playoffs) this year? Or is there anything in the plan for the long term?
Chris

He should be able to contribute alot this season but would they really want to replace donovan with a 33 year old? I hope not and I hope they don't continue the trend of signing players on the decline.
Laurie

That is the question, isn't it? Alexi is saying no, no, a thousand times no! But haven't we heard that before?
Cockers

if pavon signs doesnt that signal the end for donovan?