Francisco Liriano

Pittsburgh Pirates re-sign Francisco Liriano

Posted by Christopher Moran on Dec 9th, 2014

The Pittsburgh Pirates have re-signed Francisco Liriano to a three year deal worth $39 million, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Earlier in the offseason Liriano rejected the Pirates qualifying offer of $15.3 million. The Pirates... More »

MLB Free Agent Profile: Francisco Liriano

Posted by Christopher Moran on Dec 2nd, 2014

Jon Lester, Max Scherzer and James Shields are the big names available in this offseason’s free agent pitching market. The rest of the market appears to be waiting for these dominoes to fall. Lurking behind this trio are a few... More »

Pirates’ Liriano, Cole to Provide a Genuine Top of the Rotation

Posted by James A. Conley on Feb 20th, 2014

Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced that Francisco Liriano would be the team’s Opening Day starter for the 2014 season. “[Liriano] is another guy that models the behavior we want to instill in others,” Bucs manager Clint... More »

Avoid Ervin Santana – Breaking Down The Numbers

Posted by Christopher Moran on Nov 12th, 2013

Free agent pitcher Ervin Santana is seeking a $100 million deal. That’s unlikely to happen. For various reasons, Santana is the riskiest pitcher in the free agent market. Pitchers tend to be risky, especially those on the wrong... More »

Pittsburgh Pirates Gerrit Cole’s Devastating Slider

Posted by Christopher Moran on Oct 4th, 2013

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie hurler Gerrit Cole will start Game 2 of the NLDS against the St. Louis Cardinals. The rookie hurler posted a 3.22 ERA in 117.1 innings, with a 21.3% strikeout rate and a 6.0% walk rate. His FIP of 2.91... More »

Dominican Winter League: Pirates Starling Marte Named Playoff MVP

Posted by Don Miller on Jan 23rd, 2013

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte went 2-for-4 in a series clinching 3-0 victory to lead Escogido to a five-game sweep Aguilas in the nine-game series in the Dominican Winter League Finals. Marte was 11-for-21 in... More »

Pirates Reach Agreement with Francisco Liriano: Two Years $14 Million

Posted by Don Miller on Dec 21st, 2012

Liriano looks to re-establish himself in Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Pirates have reached an agreement with free-agent left-hander Francisco Liriano on a two-year deal worth $14 million. The deal is contingent on Liriano passing a physical. Liriano... More »