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Francisco Liriano

Minnesota Twins

1983/10/26 26

6-2 225

San Cristobal, Dom. Rep.

L / L

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Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 Twins 29 24 5 13 0 0 0 136.2 147 93 88 21 65 122 5.80 1.55

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • A mature youngster, his heat settles in the mid-90's and he combines it with a strong change-up and curve. Has great command. Can dominate lefty bats.
Flaws
  • Injuries have been a problem as he's risen up the ladder, and may curtail a potentially brilliant career. Also needs to improve his stamina.
Career Potential
  • An ace left-hander, if healthy.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

September 9, 2009 Missed 20 games (arm injury).
August 18, 2009 Arm injury, 15-day DL.
August 1, 2008 Recalled from Rochester (AAA).
April 25, 2008 Optioned to Rochester (AAA).
April 11, 2008 Recalled from Rochester (AAA).
March 28, 2008 Optioned to Fort Myers (A).
February 27, 2008 Signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract.
October 1, 2007 Missed the entire 2007 season (Tommy John surgery).
March 24, 2007 Tommy John surgery, 60-day DL.
March 2, 2007 Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract.
October 6, 2006 Missed the last 17 games of the regular season and all three games of Division Series against the Oakland Athletics (elbow injury).
October 3, 2006 Did not make the playoff roster.
September 13, 2006 Elbow injury, day-to-day.
September 11, 2006 Missed 31 games (left elbow injury).
August 9, 2006 Left elbow injury, 15-day DL.
August 8, 2006 Left elbow injury, day-to-day.
March 4, 2006 Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract.
September 2, 2005 Recalled from Rochester (AAA).
March 14, 2005 Optioned to New Britain (AA).
March 4, 2005 Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract.
November 17, 2004 Added to the 40-man roster.
November 14, 2003 Acquired from the San Francisco Giants.

Trades

November 14, 2003 San Francisco Giants traded Joe Nathan, Boof Bonser and Francisco Liriano to the Minnesota Twins for A.J. Pierzynski and a player to be named or cash considerations.
September 9, 2000 Signed as a nondrafted free agent by the San Francisco Giants.

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