The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Tue, 21 May 2013 15:11:29 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Francisco Liriano Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:YESLER) 60 The Pirates activated free agent signee Francisco Liriano last weekend, and he impressed in his first two starts. The veteran lefty He has gone 2-0 with a sparkling 1.64 ERA and 16 strikeouts.PiratesDugout.com's George Von Benko caught up with Liriano recently. http://pirates.scout.com/2/1292624.html 2047 George Von Benko http://pirates.scout.com/2/1292624.html Sat, 18 May 2013 12:08:00 GMT 1 234 Pittsburgh pirates The Pittsburgh Pirates have revised their two-year agreement with left-hander Francisco Liriano. http://pirates.scout.com/2/1260571.html 2047 PiratesDugout.com http://pirates.scout.com/2/1260571.html Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:39:00 GMT 0 234 Pittsburgh pirates The Pittsburgh Pirates deal with left-handed pitcher Francisco Liriano is in jeopardy. The deal for $12.75 million over two years for the free agent left-hander was reached back on December 21, but hasn't been finalized because Liriano hurt his right arm in December. http://pirates.scout.com/2/1255919.html 2047 PiratesDugout.com http://pirates.scout.com/2/1255919.html Tue, 08 Jan 2013 23:10:00 GMT 0 234 Pittsburgh pirates The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to terms with free-agent pitcher Francisco Liriano. http://pirates.scout.com/2/1251257.html 2047 PiratesDugout.com http://pirates.scout.com/2/1251257.html Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:11:00 GMT 0 234 Pittsburgh pirates April is usually a month where teams try to find their legs. The Twins, however, got out to a sprinting start to the 2010 season, thanks to some great pitching, and timely hitting. Francisco Liriano found his old form, Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer are killing the ball, and the bullpen has been lights out. http://twins.scout.com/2/967198.html 2047 Brad Weiss http://twins.scout.com/2/967198.html Sun, 02 May 2010 04:19:00 GMT 0 292 Minnesota twins The slider, the swagger, the dominating fastball. It has all come back for Francisco Liriano, the once cant-miss ace who's development was cut down after Tommy John Surgery in 2006. After battling back, and silencing his critics, Liriano is putting up Cy Young numbers once again, and the Twins now have their Ace back. http://twins.scout.com/2/966283.html 2047 Brad Weiss http://twins.scout.com/2/966283.html Wed, 28 Apr 2010 05:51:00 GMT 0 292 Minnesota twins The Twins took two of three from division rival Chicago this past weekend, thanks to some timely hitting, and some clutch pitching. The Twins got a huge home run from Jason Kubel, a great start from Francisco Liriano, and many other key contributions over the weekend. Here is our series recap. http://twins.scout.com/2/961510.html 2047 Brad Weiss http://twins.scout.com/2/961510.html Mon, 12 Apr 2010 03:26:00 GMT 0 292 Minnesota twins The Minnesota Twins picked up Carl Pavano on Friday, a day after finishing a three-game set against his old team. The move may make Francisco Liriano the odd man out of the rotation. http://twins.scout.com/2/885747.html 2047 Brad Weiss http://twins.scout.com/2/885747.html Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:33:00 GMT 0 292 Minnesota twins The Minnesota Twins finished out the month of April with an 11-11 record, which is not bad, considering they played the entire month without All-Star Catcher Joe Mauer. The team got great offensive efforts from Justin Morneau, Jason Kubel, Jose Morales, and Denard Span, while Glen Perkins and Kevin Slowey were tough on the mound. http://twins.scout.com/2/862040.html 2047 Brad Weiss http://twins.scout.com/2/862040.html Sat, 02 May 2009 14:54:00 GMT 0 292 Minnesota twins In our last installment of Ron Gardenhire's Las Vegas press conference, Gardy talks about Liriano pitching in the WBC, if he can rely on Jose Mijares this season, what he thinks about Anthony Swarzak, and much more. http://twins.scout.com/2/820218.html 2047 Brad Weiss http://twins.scout.com/2/820218.html Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:41:00 GMT 1 292 Minnesota twins Here is a look at the TwinCitiesDugout.com Batter and Pitcher of the Year for the Rochester Red Wings. These two prospects were key contributors to the team all season long, and deserve some post-season recognition. Take a look at who took home honors. http://twins.scout.com/2/796182.html 2047 Brad Weiss http://twins.scout.com/2/796182.html Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:07:00 GMT 0 292 Minnesota twins Here is a May recap for the Rochester Red Wings. During the month of May, the Wings won only ten games, but should turn the corner soon. Here is a Batter and Pitcher of the Month, as well as some prospects who garnered Honorable Mention. http://twins.scout.com/2/759260.html 2047 Brad Weiss http://twins.scout.com/2/759260.html Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:29:00 GMT 0 292 Minnesota twins Here is a review of the season so far for the Rochester Red Wings. The Wings have gotten some solid contributions this season, but some of their bigger named prospects have struggled early on. Here is a look at the team as of May 27. http://twins.scout.com/2/757989.html 2047 Brad Weiss http://twins.scout.com/2/757989.html Wed, 28 May 2008 21:19:00 GMT 0 292 Minnesota twins The Twins Minor League system went 1-2 on Sunday, as Rochester won, but New Britain and Beloit lost. All three teams played great offensively, but the pitching just was not there, which is strange for a day in the Twins organization. Here is a recap of all the action. http://twins.scout.com/2/757575.html 2047 Brad Weiss http://twins.scout.com/2/757575.html Tue, 27 May 2008 04:05:00 GMT 0 292 Minnesota twins In this edition of Twins Inside Pitch, we take an in-depth look at the Johan Santana rumors, Francisco Liriano is healthy and ready for Spring Training, Zach Day signs with the Twins, and much more. http://twins.scout.com/2/719656.html 2047 Brad Weiss http://twins.scout.com/2/719656.html Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:10:00 GMT 0 292 Minnesota twins Here is a breakdown of how picking up Delmon Young could mean big things for the Minnesota Twins in 2008. With a possible Johan Santana trade on the horizon, the Twins rotation could get cloudy, but the addition of Delmon Young give the Twins a solid right-handed bat in the middle of sluggers Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau. http://twins.scout.com/2/706477.html 2047 Brad Weiss http://twins.scout.com/2/706477.html Thu, 29 Nov 2007 04:53:00 GMT 1 292 Minnesota twins Coming in at story number 3 in the TwinCitiesDugout.com top 2007 Major League stories is the emergence of the young guns on the Minnesota Twins pitching staff. Names like Garza, Slowey, Blackburn, Perkins, Neshek, and Baker will help solidify the pitching staff for years to come, and the Twins expect to get Francisco Liriano back to full strength in 2008. http://twins.scout.com/2/689786.html 2047 Brad Weiss http://twins.scout.com/2/689786.html Fri, 12 Oct 2007 02:39:00 GMT 1 292 Minnesota twins In our first edition of TCD Mailbag, TCD Senior Editor Brad Weiss answers questions from around the United States. Take a look at his takes on Francisco Liriano, Terry Tiffee, the Beloit lineup, and more: http://twins.scout.com/2/639560.html 2047 Brad Weiss http://twins.scout.com/2/639560.html Sat, 28 Apr 2007 16:22:00 GMT 0 292 Minnesota twins The Minnesota Twins open up their 2007 season on Monday night, as they face the Baltimore Orioles at the Metrodome. The starting rotation has plenty of question marks, but their one sure arm, Johan Santana, will get the nod in the opener. Here is a season preview of the 2007 Minnesota Twins. http://twins.scout.com/2/632091.html 2047 Brad Weiss http://twins.scout.com/2/632091.html Mon, 02 Apr 2007 23:11:00 GMT 0 292 Minnesota twins