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Found November 29, 2012 on Tireball.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Francisco Liriano
TEAMS: Chicago White Sox,  Minnesota Twins,  Kansas City Royals
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The Minnesota Twins are desperately in need of starting pitchers. Recently the Twins have engaged Francisco Liriano about a return to the team. Lirano was traded from the Twins to the Chicago White Sox midway though last season. Liriano, 29, finished last season with a 5.34 ERA and a 1.47 WHIP. The Twins have had Liriano on their roster for each of his seven big league seasons. After starting his career off with high expectations, Liriano never returned to form following Tommy John surgery after the 2006 season. The Kansas City Royals are another team who are believed to be interested in signing the left hander.
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