Francisco Liriano News

Liriano finds success in simulated game
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September 9
MLB.com
 
"Tuesday afternoon's simulated game was a chance for the Twins to see whether left-hander Francisco Liriano and third baseman Joe Crede were indeed ready to return from the disabled list, and both players passed the test. The Twins activated Crede from the disabled list before Tuesday night's contest and the third baseman was available off the bench. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said that he expects to activate Liriano on Wednesday and that the southpaw will be ready to work out of the bullpen for Thursday's series finale against the Blue Jays. Liriano, who has been sidelined with left arm fatigue, threw a total of 42 pitches in the simulated game while facing Crede and a couple other ..."
Liriano trying to salvage season
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August 5
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"At 4-10 with a 5.56 ERA, Francisco Liriano just shook his head and sighed Tuesday when asked how frustrating it's been. The Twins lefthander has fallen hard since going 12-3 as a rookie in 2006, or even last year, when he returned from Tommy John ligament surgery and went 6-1 with a 2.74 ERA over the final two months. "You have to be mentally ready for a year like this," Liriano said. "This has been very tough for me." But it's that time of year again, and Liriano hopes to turn the page tonight against Cleveland. It'll be Liriano's first start since July 24, when he gave up six runs in 5 1/3 innings, in a 10-4 loss."
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