Pirates 3, Twins 1, Final - Mar. 28, 2008

Francisco Liriano Optioned to Single-A Fort Myers
blog.baseballdigestdaily.com 3/28/2008 — Liriano is going to Single-A Fort Myers, Eli Whiteside and Jon Knott will be assigned to the minor league camp tomorrow.

Practice Makes Perfect
babeslovebaseball.com 3/29/2008 — Francisco Liriano , after polishing off a strong Spring performance against the Pittsburgh Pirates with seven strikeouts, was sent down to the minors, where he will begin his 2008 season.

Pirates at Twins — Honest Wagner

Pirates at Twins — Pittsburgh Pirates

Sweet 16; Bucs' Roster Finalized — Raise the Jolly Roger

Maholm scratched from start vs. Twins — Major League Baseball News 3/28/2008
Pirates lefty Paul Maholm was scratched from his start on Friday because of lower back stiffness and has subsequently been pushed back in the rotation for the start of the season.

Bautista homers in Bucs' win — Major League Baseball News 3/28/2008
Jose Bautista homered and Phil Drumatrait went three scoreless innings as the Pirates finished their spring road slate with a 3-1 win over the Twins on Friday.

Twins LHP Liriano to start '08 in minors (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - MLB News 3/28/2008
Francisco Liriano finished spring training strong, striking out seven Pirates. The Twins sent him to the minors anyway. Liriano held Pittsburgh to one run in five innings Friday before learning he will start the season in the minor leagues, and ...