Surgery for Liriano? (Liriano to have TJS)

[radarluv1]

For some reason, I think the Twins are going to cope nicely with the likes of Matt Garca (A phenom in his own right) Bonser and perhaps Scott Baker. So, I don't think the Twins are going to miss a beat.

 

i dont know, you cant lose liriano and not be affected.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

For some reason, I think the Twins are going to cope nicely with the likes of Matt Garca (A phenom in his own right) Bonser and perhaps Scott Baker. So, I don't think the Twins are going to miss a beat.

 

Matt Garza is a nice prospect and Bonser and Baker could be suitable number 3-4 starters, but none of them can replace 121 IP of 2.16 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, .205 BAA and 144 K.

[NorthsideAvenger]

For some reason, I think the Twins are going to cope nicely with the likes of Matt Garca (A phenom in his own right) Bonser and perhaps Scott Baker. So, I don't think the Twins are going to miss a beat.

 

Matt Garza is a nice prospect and Bonser and Baker could be suitable number 3-4 starters, but none of them can replace 121 IP of 2.16 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, .205 BAA and 144 K.

 

I know it's a different situation but, the Twins lost LaTroy Hawkins and Eddie Guardado and replace them with Joe Nathan/JC Romero/Juan Rincon and hasn't missed a beat (I know they have few options, but still). Somehow, they will manage to be fine.

[NorthsideAvenger]

For some reason, I think the Twins are going to cope nicely with the likes of Matt Garca (A phenom in his own right) Bonser and perhaps Scott Baker. So, I don't think the Twins are going to miss a beat.

 

Matt Garza is a nice prospect and Bonser and Baker could be suitable number 3-4 starters, but none of them can replace 121 IP of 2.16 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, .205 BAA and 144 K.

 

Yeah, but guess. Liriano was still a "ROOKIE" in 2006, not Cy Young. I mean, Minnesota will miss Liriano next yr, but Minnesota will do what they always done to continue to compete and that is improvise. Don't feel too sorry for Minnesota.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

I agree with what you're saying. They are a well run organization with many options that will help them cope with the loss of a co-ace but they will not be able to replace Liriano's production (while he was healthy in 2006, he was the best pitcher in baseball).

[AllStarMe]

Wow, Liriano was the one bright spot on my fantasy team that finished last this year. It's a keeper league, so there goes my would-be ace for 07. And to think, I turned down trade offers for Utley, Delgado, Webb, and others.... sheesh.

[RockTheIvy]

Looks like Liriano is taking his first step towards becoming a Cub reliever.