Francisco Liriano making 2008 debut today

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cubbies0606 cubbies0606 posted 4/13/2008 from www.baseballbriefs.com [flag]
Liriano returns from elbow injury to make his 2008 debut versus the Royals today. [link]

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It's been exactly 19 months since Francisco Liriano has pitched in a big league game. His last minor league start? Left a bit to be desired, what with the 88 pitches over four innings this past Tuesday, along with the 7.56 ERA over two minor league starts with the AAA Rochester Red Wings.
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Awkward, uncomfortable, nervous, uneasy. Each of these words hold equal precedence while describing Francisco Liriano’s first major league start in exactly 19 months. Many expected him to show up throwing 97 mph darts like he used to, but it’s clear that he isn’t the same pitcher that he once was, and he may never be again. One thing was clear. He is no longer immortal, not like he once was.
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Liriano is back but isn't the way he was in 2006

AaronGleeman.com found this 4/14/2008 on www.startribune.com

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