Liriano sent down

by Neil on Apr 25, 2008 6:00 PM EDT

From CBS Sportsline:

ARLINGTON, Tex. -- Struggling left-hander Francisco Liriano was sent back to the minors by the Minnesota Twins on Friday, after posting an 11.32 ERA and losing all three starts since returning to the rotation.

Liriano was sent to Triple-A Rochester before Friday night's game at Texas, and it was not a surprise. He gave up six runs and got only two outs Thursday against Oakland, his latest failure to find the strike zone in a return from reconstructive elbow surgery.

Right-hander Bobby Korecky was recalled from Rochester to take Liriano's roster spot. Korecky was the closer for Rochester, going 2-1 with an 0.68 ERA and five saves in 13 1-3 innings.

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Korecky

I am assuming Korecky will be coming out of the pen. What with the off days and such. I wouldn’t think they would start him. That just doesn’t seem to make sense.

by WITwinsfan on Apr 25, 2008 6:06 PM EDT reply actions

The Twins used a lot of relievers yesterday. They need another arm out there. Hence the move for a reliever. He’ll get his chance to show what he can do against major league hitters. He’s earned it. But I doubt it will last long. The Twins will need a fifth starter again until May 10th. By that time, Slowey will be stretched out. And if Slowey struggles and Mulvey or Duensing continue to shine, one of them will get the nod. I would be surprised to see Liriano before September.

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by cmathewson on Apr 25, 2008 6:14 PM EDT reply actions