Comments on: Francisco Liriano expected to sign with the Pirates http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/francisco-liriano-expected-to-sign-with-the-pirates/ Baseball. Baseball. And then a bit more baseball. Sat, 18 May 2013 19:28:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: flyeredup http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/francisco-liriano-expected-to-sign-with-the-pirates/comment-page-1/#comment-416925 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 02:23:54 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=280958#comment-416925 I thought the Pirates were AAA ball?

]]> By: mrfloydpink http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/francisco-liriano-expected-to-sign-with-the-pirates/comment-page-1/#comment-416883 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:33:39 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=280958#comment-416883 Maybe some day, If he plays well and shows he has something left in the tank, he will make it back to the major leagues.

]]> By: gsr1191 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/francisco-liriano-expected-to-sign-with-the-pirates/comment-page-1/#comment-416875 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:07:31 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=280958#comment-416875 as a Bucco Fan, at least the Pirates are trying and at least hes not a washed up 40 yr old. If they can get him to be consistent it could be a great signing. I know thats a big IF but there is a lot of potential here.

]]> By: paperlions http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/francisco-liriano-expected-to-sign-with-the-pirates/comment-page-1/#comment-416851 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:22:19 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=280958#comment-416851 Inconsistent? He’s generally been bad. He’s had one good year, and been rather horrible before and after that.

]]> By: joewilliesshnoz http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/francisco-liriano-expected-to-sign-with-the-pirates/comment-page-1/#comment-416846 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:18:02 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=280958#comment-416846 I like it ! Go Bucs !

]]> By: 13arod http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/francisco-liriano-expected-to-sign-with-the-pirates/comment-page-1/#comment-416842 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:10:50 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=280958#comment-416842 the piretes dont have money and they are spending money they better not end up bankrated

]]> By: ad0330 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/francisco-liriano-expected-to-sign-with-the-pirates/comment-page-1/#comment-416838 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:01:13 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=280958#comment-416838 Upside? I don’t know about that anymore. Guy is a head case

]]> By: magicrat13 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/francisco-liriano-expected-to-sign-with-the-pirates/comment-page-1/#comment-416826 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:17:53 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=280958#comment-416826 probably a little more than i would have wanted to pay based on his inconsistency….but with his talent, it could prove to be a steal….here is hoping it is anyway…

now want to see the pirates trade hanny for a minor leaguer…hoping for a B level prospect but that might be a bit optimistic…

]]> By: Carl Hancock http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/francisco-liriano-expected-to-sign-with-the-pirates/comment-page-1/#comment-416823 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:06:05 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=280958#comment-416823 Has there ever been a pitcher more maddeningly inconsistent than Liriano? He’s either on and REALLY good or off and REALLY bad. No much in between with this guy.

]]> By: uyf1950 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/francisco-liriano-expected-to-sign-with-the-pirates/comment-page-1/#comment-416818 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:41:06 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=280958#comment-416818 That seems like a lot of money for Liriano unless he can turn around the way he’s pitched the last 2 seasons. If not the Pirates may regret this signing for the next 2 years.

]]> By: billyboots http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/francisco-liriano-expected-to-sign-with-the-pirates/comment-page-1/#comment-416814 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:20:03 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=280958#comment-416814 I feel bad for Pirates fans, but I would have never forgiven Terry Ryan if he had brought back this roller coaster.

]]> By: albertmn http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/francisco-liriano-expected-to-sign-with-the-pirates/comment-page-1/#comment-416807 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:06:34 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=280958#comment-416807 Glad it isn’t the Twins throwing that money away any more. I wish Liriano the best of luck, and maybe the NL will help him turn his game around. But, that is a lot of money for a guy who is a bit of a headcase and hasn’t had consistent results the last few years.

]]> By: jessethegreat http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/francisco-liriano-expected-to-sign-with-the-pirates/comment-page-1/#comment-416799 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:36:45 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=280958#comment-416799 Still remember when it looked like this kid had better stuff than Santana in his prime. Thought for sure hed rejoin his buddy in NY

]]> By: hushbrother http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/francisco-liriano-expected-to-sign-with-the-pirates/comment-page-1/#comment-416798 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:36:08 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=280958#comment-416798 Good move. Liriano was a pitcher on the market everyone seemed to forget about, and he certainly does have upside.

]]> By: proudlycanadian http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/francisco-liriano-expected-to-sign-with-the-pirates/comment-page-1/#comment-416797 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:35:53 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=280958#comment-416797 $14 million for 2 years is a steal. What we do not know is whether it is a steal for The Pirates or for Liriano.

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