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ORIGINAL: djskillz

That sucks on Morneau.

On another note, Francisco Liriano keeps keepin' on. His last 3 years away from the Twins:

2013: 29 years old-3.02 ERA, 2.92 FIP, 161.0 IP, 9.1 K/9, 163K, 63 BB, 118 ERA+
2014: 30 years old-3.38 ERA, 3.59 FIP, 162.1 IP, 9.7 K/9, 175K, 81 BB, 107 ERA+
2015: 31 years old-2.96 ERA, 3.42 FIP, 45.2 IP, 9.9 K/9, 50K, 19 BB, 134 ERA+

At one point are apologies made by blowhards like Souhan about him being a "headcase" and the narrative finally changed to: "The Twins didn't know what the F they were doing and screwed his early career up royally."

He's been one of the best pitchers in the game for 3 years running now since he left the Twins.

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ORIGINAL: djskillz

That sucks on Morneau.

On another note, Francisco Liriano keeps keepin' on. His last 3 years away from the Twins:

2013: 29 years old-3.02 ERA, 2.92 FIP, 161.0 IP, 9.1 K/9, 163K, 63 BB, 118 ERA+
2014: 30 years old-3.38 ERA, 3.59 FIP, 162.1 IP, 9.7 K/9, 175K, 81 BB, 107 ERA+
2015: 31 years old-2.96 ERA, 3.42 FIP, 45.2 IP, 9.9 K/9, 50K, 19 BB, 134 ERA+

At one point are apologies made by blowhards like Souhan about him being a "headcase" and the narrative finally changed to: "The Twins didn't know what the F they were doing and screwed his early career up royally."

He's been one of the best pitchers in the game for 3 years running now since he left the Twins.

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

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ORIGINAL: djskillz

That sucks on Morneau.

On another note, Francisco Liriano keeps keepin' on. His last 3 years away from the Twins:

2013: 29 years old-3.02 ERA, 2.92 FIP, 161.0 IP, 9.1 K/9, 163K, 63 BB, 118 ERA+
2014: 30 years old-3.38 ERA, 3.59 FIP, 162.1 IP, 9.7 K/9, 175K, 81 BB, 107 ERA+
2015: 31 years old-2.96 ERA, 3.42 FIP, 45.2 IP, 9.9 K/9, 50K, 19 BB, 134 ERA+

At one point are apologies made by blowhards like Souhan about him being a "headcase" and the narrative finally changed to: "The Twins didn't know what the F they were doing and screwed his early career up royally."

He's been one of the best pitchers in the game for 3 years running now since he left the Twins.

You jinxed him HARD.

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ORIGINAL: Steve Lentz

Liriano with 12 K's through 6.

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ORIGINAL: djskillz

On another note, Francisco Liriano keeps keepin' on. His last 3 years away from the Twins:

2013: 29 years old-3.02 ERA, 2.92 FIP, 161.0 IP, 9.1 K/9, 163K, 63 BB, 118 ERA+
2014: 30 years old-3.38 ERA, 3.59 FIP, 162.1 IP, 9.7 K/9, 175K, 81 BB, 107 ERA+
2015: 31 years old-2.96 ERA, 3.42 FIP, 45.2 IP, 9.9 K/9, 50K, 19 BB, 134 ERA+

At one point are apologies made by blowhards like Souhan about him being a "headcase" and the narrative finally changed to: "The Twins didn't know what the F they were doing and screwed his early career up royally."

He's been one of the best pitchers in the game for 3 years running now since he left the Twins.

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ORIGINAL: djskillz

Good for Kevin. Will always be one of my favorites. He would have had a completely different (and long) career if it wasn't for that wrist injury. Was never the same afterwards.

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ORIGINAL: Stacey King

For all the talk about the Nationals’ potential free agents –right hander Jordan Zimmermann, right-hander Doug Fister, shortstop Ian Desmond – could it be that the team should be most focused on keeping center fielder Denard Span?

Washington is deep in pitching prospects, while righty Max Scherzer is under club control through 2021 and lefty Gio Gonzalez through ’17. Trea Turner looms as a potential replacement for Desmond, and Michael Taylor, in theory, could replace Span.

Still, the Nats took off when Span returned from core-muscle surgery on April 19. They are 20-13 and averaging 4.94 runs with Span in the lineup, 8-9 and averaging 3.82 runs without him, according to STATS LLC.

That trend actually goes to the start of 2013, when Span joined the club – the Nats are 186-136 (.578) when Span starts, 24-28 (.462) when he does not.

Consider as well: Span is batting .335 since last season’s All-Star break, the best in the majors in that time frame (minimum 300 plate appearances).

Granted, Span will hit the market entering his age 32 season, and his defensive metrics do not always line up with the perception that he is an outstanding center fielder. At this point, though, his value to the Nationals is clear.

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ORIGINAL: twinsfan

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ORIGINAL: Stacey King

For all the talk about the Nationals’ potential free agents –right hander Jordan Zimmermann, right-hander Doug Fister, shortstop Ian Desmond – could it be that the team should be most focused on keeping center fielder Denard Span?

Washington is deep in pitching prospects, while righty Max Scherzer is under club control through 2021 and lefty Gio Gonzalez through ’17. Trea Turner looms as a potential replacement for Desmond, and Michael Taylor, in theory, could replace Span.

Still, the Nats took off when Span returned from core-muscle surgery on April 19. They are 20-13 and averaging 4.94 runs with Span in the lineup, 8-9 and averaging 3.82 runs without him, according to STATS LLC.

That trend actually goes to the start of 2013, when Span joined the club – the Nats are 186-136 (.578) when Span starts, 24-28 (.462) when he does not.

Consider as well: Span is batting .335 since last season’s All-Star break, the best in the majors in that time frame (minimum 300 plate appearances).

Granted, Span will hit the market entering his age 32 season, and his defensive metrics do not always line up with the perception that he is an outstanding center fielder. At this point, though, his value to the Nationals is clear.

Span is aging well. Potential HOFer.

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ORIGINAL: Mr. Ed

ugh

Rockies first baseman Justin Morneau continues to experience post-concussion symptoms four weeks after suffering a brain injury and cervical neck sprain on a diving play and has not been cleared to resume baseball activities.

Morneau has a history of concussions, which derailed his career for several seasons in Minnesota. He got back on track with the Rockies last season, hitting .319 to win the batting title, but now the former MVP’s career is again in jeopardy at age 34.

Rockies manager Walt Weiss told Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post that the team plans to be very cautious and patience with Morneau’s recovery timetable, saying:

It’s difficult for Justin, given his history with concussions. This is a process and we have to wait it out. When Justin is ready to play and he’s himself again, he’s our first baseman.

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ORIGINAL: Stacey King

Liam Hendriks, relief pitcher, Toronto:

3.29 ERA,
9.6 K/9,
50.7% GB rate,
sits 94 mph has hit 98