Baseball Musings
Baseball Musings
July 23, 2008
Liriano Time

Howard Sinker believes the Twins should call up Francisco Liriano:

Right now is the time to move one of the young starters to long relief and see what Liriano can do. Having a second lefty in the rotation trumps the current arrangement, and the pitcher who gets demoted (Slowey or Blackburn) needs to see this as a chance for the Twins to make a serious run at the division -- in the same way that a trade for a right-handed bat is going to cost the current right-handers some playing time.

Besides, there's probably going to be a key game or two when the Twins are going to need a spot starter, even if all arms stay healthy. (Think road rainouts and the potential for a doubleheader or two.)

The Yankees, a team struggling offensively, scored 20 runs in two games against the Twins. The last time the Twins face Chicago, they gave up 40 runs in four games. With the White Sox series starting next week, the Twins could use a better arm in the rotation.


Posted by David Pinto at 09:23 AM | Pitchers | TrackBack (0)
Comments

I beleive Liriano was a one year wonder. It could have been longer without the surgery, but I think the Twins should deal him to another team before anyone finds out his value is pretty low.

Posted by: Aidan Hall at July 23, 2008 10:47 AM

Liriano's Value is Pretty Low?? Dude how much did that weed cost you are smoking?, Liriano is just as dominant as he was before surgery, the Only problem is the Morons in the Front office of the Twins wont give him the chance to come up to the Majors and work his magic.

Posted by: Tony O at July 23, 2008 01:12 PM

The rest of the International League agrees -- call up Liriano.

Posted by: rbj at July 23, 2008 02:21 PM

Who's Howard Stinker?

Posted by: WillyFromPhilly at July 23, 2008 11:17 PM
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