FRANCISCO LIRIANO RUMORS

Liriano, Dirks lift Escogido in Caribbean Series

Francisco Liriano walked four and struck out five while Andy Dirks drove in the game-winning run to lead the Dominican Republic's Escogido Leones to a 2-0 win over Mexico's Ciudad Obregon Yaquis in the Caribbean Series Sunday night.
Via ESPN  |  8 days ago

Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out.

[youtube]1SRi06W859o[/youtube] If you follow Liriano, you should be prepared to lose your mind. It wasn't long ago when groups of people flocked to the performances of Francisco. In 2006 Francisco Liriano was an artist; his arm a brush, the strike zone his canvas. Liriano was so spectacular a grass roots counterculture developed in the land of 10,000 lakes. Whether it was...
Via Sons of Roto  |  18 days ago

Twins dodge arbitration on Liriano, Perkins deals

The Minnesota Twins have agreed to one-year contracts with left-handers Francisco Liriano and Glen Perkins, avoiding arbitration with both players. Liriano will make $5.5 million this season to lead the rotation, up from $4.3 million in 2011. Perkins will get $1.55 million this year to be the primary setup man, a raise from the $700,000 he made last season. The deals were done...
Via AP on Fox  |  27 days ago

Twins agree to deals with Perkins and Liriano

MINNEAPOLIS The Minnesota Twins signed two arbitration-eligible players to one-year contracts on Tuesday, the last day for teams and players to exchange salary figures. Minnesota signed left-handed reliever Glen Perkins to a one-year, 1.55 million deal, while also agreeing to a one-year, 5.5 million deal with starter Francisco Liriano. "Any time you can avoid the process...
Via Fox Sports North  |  27 days ago

Twins sign P Liriano to one-year deal

The Minnesota Twins have beaten the arbitration deadline with veteran starter Francisco Liriano, signing him to a one-year deal worth $5.5 million.Liriano is being given a modest raise despite struggling last season. The 28-year-old went 9-10 with a 5.09 ERA and 112 strikeouts over 134 1/3 innings while making $4.3 million.Liriano is set to become a free agent at the end of the 2012...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  27 days ago

Liriano makes Dominican winter ball debut

After initially being told to remain idle for the offseason, Twins left-hander Francisco Liriano was permitted to participate in winter ball and made his debut on Wednesday night.
Via mlb.com  |  January 04, 2012

Francisco Liriano Player Projection No. 144

Key Stats: The other day I was discussing with Matthew McMillen - my tag team partner in profiling the top 162 - about who was going to do what article. He told me that in good conscience he couldn't do the Francisco Liriano article because he believed I was overrating him. Significantly overrating him. He's not alone. Tristan Cockcroft doesn't have him among the top...
Via Fantasy Baseball 365  |  November 15, 2011

Liriano activated, slated to pitch out of 'pen

Twins left-hander Francisco Liriano was activated from the disabled list before Friday's game against the Indians, and is expected to pitch out of the bullpen for the next week.
Via mlb.com  |  September 16, 2011

Liriano has had an up-and-down 2011 season

MINNEAPOLIS When Francisco Liriano is good, he can be very good. No-hitter good, even.But when Liriano is bad, it can get ugly.Luckily for the Minnesota Twins, the Liriano that pitched for them Sunday was no-hitter good even if he eventually gave up a few hits.Liriano did no-hit the White Sox earlier this season, although he was far from perfect in doing so. He walked six batters...
Via Fox Sports North  |  June 12, 2011

Twins send Liriano to the DL

Following what has become a common sight – the Twins bullpen blowing a 5-run lead against the Angels on Friday night - the Twins issued a statement saying that Francisco Liriano would be skipped in what would have been his normally scheduled start on Saturday due to a sore shoulder. Before Monday’s game Joe Christensen relayed some grim information regarding Liriano’s progressâ...
Via Over The Baggy  |  May 31, 2011
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