Mackey: It’s time for Francisco Liriano to step up
February 20, 2012
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- There have been extended stretches over the past two seasons when Minnesota Twins left-hander Francisco Liriano has been one of the most unhittable and dominant pitchers in baseball.
This is not hyperbole.
There have also been extended stretches over the past two seasons when Liriano has been one of the wildest pitchers in baseball, completely unable to throw strikes in any scenario.
So, at age 28, heading into a contract season with millions of dollars on the line, what is the No. 1 factor preventing Liriano from putting it all...
