I just finished watching Francisco Liriano dominate the Mariners for five innings. To recap: Liriano was acquired by the Minnesota Twins along with Joe Nathan and Boof Bonser (who pitches tomorrow) from the Giants for AJ Pierzynski.
Liriano (LHP) displayed a fastball consistently in the 94-98 mph range, a nasty changeup and a filthy slider that was at 90 mph for the whole five innings. Folks, I've been watching BB for 37 years, and this is one of the best sliders I've ever seen. Absolutely made the M's hitters look silly. Drop off the table, now-you-see-it-now-you-don't filthy.
I only post this info because I think Sabean should have his cherries tacked to the wall for this trade alone. I can't believe we could have had this guy in our rotation. So, we gave up a back-to-back 40 save closer, a 23 year old kid who looks to be a clone of Johan Santana, PLUS Boof Bonser for AJ effin' Pierzynski? Who is not even with the club anymore?
Wow.
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Liriano (LHP) displayed a fastball consistently in the 94-98 mph range, a nasty changeup and a filthy slider that was at 90 mph for the whole five innings. Folks, I've been watching BB for 37 years, and this is one of the best sliders I've ever seen. Absolutely made the M's hitters look silly. Drop off the table, now-you-see-it-now-you-don't filthy.
I only post this info because I think Sabean should have his cherries tacked to the wall for this trade alone. I can't believe we could have had this guy in our rotation. So, we gave up a back-to-back 40 save closer, a 23 year old kid who looks to be a clone of Johan Santana, PLUS Boof Bonser for AJ effin' Pierzynski? Who is not even with the club anymore?
Wow.
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