Livan Hernandez or Francisco Liriano?

Question

Does yesterday's start solidify the fact that Livan Hernandez doesn't belong in the starting rotation. The guy has over a 5 era, gives up an average of over 2 hits per inning, and has recently started walking more batters. Meanwhile, Liriano has been great in AAA and has proven he can do it in the majors. It is time to bring him up, send Hernandez to the pen and release Boof Bonser. They are in the pennant race and have a great chance to win, but not when they fall behind by five runs every time Hernandez starts.

Answer 1

Lariano for sure...the game last night was so disappointing.  Blackburn did a good job against the White Sox and Slowey was so in the zone...the game Slowey pirtched was so fun to watch - he was just ON FIRE.

But anyways, it's definitely time to trade up for Lariano, he threw a LOT of balls last night...I also did hear some rumor about some scouts looking at Boof - I think they should take him.  We have a great bunch of pitchers, but it's just not rock solid.  Our batters have been phenominal too.  It's definitely been fun to watch the Twins regain some confidence this year and see some really good new talent - our scouts are awesome.

Answer 2

I totally agree... Livan Hernandez can't seem to get a major league hitter out any more so put him in the bull pen as a back up long man or something. Francisco Liriano like you said has already shown he has the stuff so i don't see why they aren't bringing him up.  

Answer 3

I sure hope that that start is the last straw for Livan. He has been steadily declining all year long, and it is time for Liriano to come back up to the Majors because he has been dominating in Rochester.

The Twins are in the thick of things in the division race, and I don't think we will be able to make it with Livan in our rotation. He can't win on the road, which is where we need him to pitch his best. Even though he has good success at home, he has been declining a bit there, too.

But knowing our front office, they aren't going to do anything about Livan. We gave him 5 million, and I don't think they want to give him up because of it.

I say that we just trade Livan away, I wouldn't feel comfortable with him in our bullpen with his WHIP and ERA. We should also get rid of Boof, like you said. That way we can get Francisco back up in the rotation, and we can call up somebody that is actually good for the bullpen, like Bobby Korecky.