http://www.fantasysp.com/mlb_player_news/Francisco_Liriano FantasySP / MLB / Francisco Liriano Copyright 2009 552571 Liriano's return to the rotation on Sunday ended early, as he gave up three runs on three hits and three walks in just 1.2 innings. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Francisco_Liriano/552571 552571 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 0:44:13 EDT rotowire.com 56 days 22 hours 29 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Francisco_Liriano/552571 In his first start since Aug. 17, Liriano needed 45 pitches just to get through 1 2/3 frames. Even though the Twins had originally targeted Liriano to throw 60-80 pitches, they saw enough and decided to pull him until things got out of hand. He shouldn't be considered a viable starting option on Oct. 2 when the Twins host the Royals at the Metrodome. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Francisco_Liriano/551768 551768 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:48:23 EDT mlb.com 57 days 4 hours 24 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Francisco_Liriano/551768 News: The Twins couldn't overcome Francisco Liriano's short-lived return to the rotation nor solve Zack Greinke when it mattered, going 1 for 12 with runners in scoring position during Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Royals. With the Twins trying to catch the Tigers in the Central, manager Ron Gardenhire didn't have a lot of patience for the left-hander in his first start since Aug. 17. Try 45 pitches worth. Liriano made it through the first inning, stranding Willie Bloomquist at third. In the second, he gave up a leadoff double to Alberto Callaspo and walked Miguel Olivo. Both runners moved up on a sacrifice before Yuniesky Betancourt hit a 1-2 pitch out to left for his sixth homer. A four-pitch walk to Luis Hernandez -- a .169 hitter -- another walk to Mitch Maier, and Gardenhire came to the mound. Liriano was done after five outs. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Francisco_Liriano/551737 551737 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:37:15 EDT CBSSports.com 57 days 4 hours 36 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Francisco_Liriano/551737 Francisco Liriano lasted just 1.2 innings of a 4-1 on Sunday against the Royals. He was pulled after allowing three runs on three hits and three walks and was charged with his 13th loss of the season.

Our View: What a wasted season for Liriano. He's 5-13 with a 5.88 ERA and you have to go back to August 12th for his last quality start. Or the last start he lasted more than 2.1 innings for that matter. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Francisco_Liriano/551686 551686 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:20:02 EDT fanball.com 57 days 4 hours 53 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Francisco_Liriano/551686 Francisco Liriano couldn't make it out of the second inning against the Royals on Sunday, giving up three runs while recording just five outs. Liriano walked three and gave up three hits, and it could have been worse if reliever Jeff Manship didn't retire Billy Butler with runners on the corners and two outs. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Francisco_Liriano/551485 551485 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:20:16 EDT rotoworld.com 57 days 5 hours 53 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Francisco_Liriano/551485 News: Twins SP Francisco Liriano will return to the rotation and start against the Royals on Sunday. It will be Liriano's first start since Aug. 17, when he was pitched just two innings against the Rangers and was placed on the disabled list with left arm fatigue. He was moved to the bullpen when he was activated Sept. 9 and had a 4.76 ERA in three appearances. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Francisco_Liriano/548543 548543 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:24:15 EDT CBSSports.com 58 days 23 hours 49 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Francisco_Liriano/548543 The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins SP Francisco Liriano will be on a pitch count of 60 to 80 pitches Sunday, Sept. 27, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Francisco_Liriano/548420 548420 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:28:02 EDT kffl.com 59 days 45 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Francisco_Liriano/548420 The Pioneer Press reports Minnesota Twins SP Francisco Liriano will return to the rotation and start against the Kansas City Royals Sunday, Sept. 27. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Francisco_Liriano/547983 547983 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:40:01 EDT kffl.com 59 days 5 hours 33 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Francisco_Liriano/547983 According to The Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Minnesota Twins SP Francisco Liriano may return to the starting rotation Sunday, Sept. 27, against the Kansas City Royals. Liriano may replace SP Jeff Manship, who has struggled as of late. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Francisco_Liriano/545149 545149 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 3:08:01 EDT kffl.com 60 days 20 hours 5 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Francisco_Liriano/545149