Liriano a Pirate

[HammerDown]

I understand but I'd still skip Liriano in hopes that someone else in the division gets stuck with him. Use your top prospect instead!

 

[Darkstone42]

We do have a pretty good pitching coach, so perhaps he could turn Liriano around. He doesn't need to revamp his pitching philosophy or improve his stuff, because both are just fine, he just needs to fine-tune his control. Walks are the only problem he's had in his rough years, really.

 

[Burns80y]

Liriano deal is official

Pirates To Sign Francisco Liriano: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

 

[Burgh Sports Rule]

I think this is outstanding news for the Pirates! As I said in a post in another thread, I know that Liriano does indeed have some flaws but, he does have an electric arm & I do believe that Liriano could flourish in the National League working with Pirates pitching coach Ray Searage.

Plus, we re - signed Karstens as well.

I like the look of this pitching staff heading in to this season more than I have in a long time.

I think that the Pirates have had a very nice offseason for themselves.

Especially with getting Karstens back & still getting the Liriano deal done.

Just my 2 cents.

Let's Go Bucs!

Burgh

 

[HammerDown]

I am pulling for you and hope you get allot of value from Liriano. If he gets electric again, he could do amazing things for you.

 

[HammerDown]

 

[redlegs@hokies]

This will certainly make the central a little more interesting if he can regain himself.

 

[Etrius24]

Switching to the NL will improve his numbers a little... I am not expecting him to win the cy young or to be on the all star team... If he could be a solid inning eater with an ERA under 4.50 ( his career average is 4.40 ) and if he can strike out more than a batter per inning (something he was still able to do last season) I would be happy..

Maybe he finds a way to cut the walk totals and turn in a great season... That would be Awesome! But I am not expecting a miracle or anything... 4.40 ERA...180 innings pitched and close to 200 strikeouts...That would be great IMHO