Which pitcher will have the best second half? Maine, Baker, Liriano, Floyd?

Question

I have Floyd and Maine. I was thinking about dropping one or both for Baker and/or Liriano.

Could you rank them for me please?

Answer 1

1. Liriano

2. Baker

3. Floyd

4. Maine

Answer 2

if Liriano will be back in the starting rotation of the Twins, then he will be the number 1 on my list. if not, I will pick Maine even thought he is struggling right now. but with the huge running support behind him, he will bounce back. then Baker and Floyd. like what one poster had said, Floyd is a ticking timebomb waiting to explode.

Answer 3

Liriano, if they ever activate him. He had a streak of like 20 scoreless innings in AAA. He is back to old form.

Answer 4

Liriano got back from an injury at the start of the season, so he was rusty. Now he's had a stint in AAA, he's gonna come back smoking.

Answer 5

Floyd is playing on borrowed time. If you look at his periphiral stats he is due for a huge increase in ERA and WHIP, and he doesn't get many K/innings anyway.  I wouldn't outright drop him because he is ranked in the top 100. You should try to trade him first and see if you can get some type of upgrade somewhere. Maybe package him with a decent OF and see if you can get a great OF.  That way you improve a battling slot and still open up a roster spot to pick up Baker or Lirano.  To answer specifically, Baker should be picked up ASAP because he is the real deal and someone will take him if you don't.  Liriano has a high ceiling, but is a big question mark. Minnesota may not even bring him up because they don't want him to be eligible for arbitration.

I could give you a 5 page insight to both the Floyd regression, Lirianos prospects, and Baker's value, but I think you have the basic info you need here.

Answer 6

Liriano

Answer 7

Go get Liriano. Now. I missed out in my league and am regretting it. He was amazing in AAA and should be in good hands with Nathan closing out games.

Answer 8

I'd drop Floyd for Liriano but I'd hang on to Maine if I was you. The Mets are heating up, and maine is better than Scott Baker.