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Twins rotation banged up in early going

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

It’s too early for Minnesota Twins fans to hit the panic button. But in the early stages of spring training, starting pitchers Scott Baker and Francisco Liriano are already a little behind. Baker is coming off of offseason surgery and … Continue reading →

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Trading Liriano worth exploring, but the timing just isn’t right

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

The Minnesota Twins acquired Francisco Liriano as a minor league pitcher, basically a throw-in when they shipped catcher A.J. Pierzynski to the San Francisco Giants for pitchers Boof Bonser and Joe Nathan. Arm injuries aside, this was highway robbery by any … Continue reading →

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Now that was a discouraging loss

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

Back home at Target Field. Joe Mauer back in the lineup. Francisco Liriano – your Game 1 starter – on the mound. And the uplifting news that Justin Morneau could be on the path to recovery from a concussion. All … Continue reading →

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Twins look dangerous when healthy … relatively speaking

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

When the Minnesota Twins’ “A” lineup – or the players that most represent an “A” lineup since the injury to Justin Morneau – takes the field, they look like a formidable foe. The Twins posted a nine-spot on Tuesday to … Continue reading →

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And on Thursday, the main event

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

The Minnesota Twins did what they needed to do against the Colorado Rockies to start their three-game series. They won the first two. The reason that was so important was the series finale Thursday has the Twins facing the Rockies’ … Continue reading →

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Liriano enjoys quite the resurgence

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

You don’t need to look beyond Friday’s start to see how good Francisco Liriano has been at times this season for the Minnesota Twins. And you don’t need to look beyond last season’s stats to see how far he has … Continue reading →

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Twins cap tough 10-game stretch in best way

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

The Minnesota Twins can’t ask for much more than what they’ve gotten in the first 10 games this season. With three straight series against playoff contenders the Los Angeles Angels, Chicago White Sox and the Boston Red Sox, the Twins … Continue reading →

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Liriano is frontrunner for fifth starter spot

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire confirmed what most of us had already figured out. Gardenhire said Thursday that Francisco Liriano is in the driver’s seat for the fifth starter’s spot in the Twins rotation. About a week ago, Gardy suggested that Liriano … Continue reading →

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If Twins are built to win now, a trade for a closer must be made

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

The Minnesota Twins have had a very busy offseason. But when you look at the moves made, all signs point to 2010 being a big season for the team. Think about it. Orlando Hudson is signed to a one-year deal. Jim … Continue reading →

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Liriano makes stride in comeback

Posted on March 7, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

Francisco Liriano had a big season in winter ball. We’ve all heard about that. On Saturday, Liriano slipped on a major league uniform and faced major league batters for the first time since winter ball. And so far, so good. … Continue reading →

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