June 27, 20197 yr What do people think about the twins bringing back Francisco Liriano? Rogers could use some help against LHP and he will be excepted by the fans well. Thoughts
June 28, 20197 yr Liriano is playing well out of the pen this year. This year, I trust him more than I trust some of the current Twins bullpen arms. I would say I can't imagine giving up a prospect for a bullpen rental, but Bill Smith did it a few times so I guess I can imagine it. This doesn't mean any team should do it. Ya gotta get more than 20-30 innings out of someone to be giving up a prospect unless the guy is unstoppable. Edited June 28, 20197 yr by Doomtints
June 28, 20197 yr Yeah, I have the opposite feeling about acceptance. Even if he's a different pitcher now, no thank you. Too many negative associations.
June 28, 20197 yr Yeah, I have the opposite feeling about acceptance. Even if he's a different pitcher now, no thank you. Too many negative associations.Unless we can flip him for Escobar again. If there's one thing I've learned this year (and this past week), it's that you can never have too many utility players.
June 28, 20197 yr Author He has good numbers out of the pen this year, and he would be a second LHP out of the pen that I think would help take the load off Rogers. He would also be cheap. I am not suggesting it be the only move we make.
June 28, 20197 yr Liriano is walking 4.5 batters per nine innings, has a FIP of 4.19, and an xFIP of 5.04. He is not "pitching well". He is "pitching lucky".
June 29, 20197 yr Keep in mind no one in this organization now really has any emotional tie to Liriano, which is a good thing.
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