Stu's Afternoon Talker: With the Twins rotation stumbling, is it harder to trade Liriano?

Good times.

By Michael Rand Star Tribune

July 5, 2012 — 3:32pm

Per RandBallsStu: The Twins need to trade Francisco Liriano for the best possible deal.

The Twins need to keep Francisco Liriano, because they're already struggling to field five starting pitchers due to ineffectiveness and injury.

What do you do, Terry Ryan? WHAT DO YOU DO?

Michael Rand is the Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer. In 20 years covering Minnesota sports at the Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything.

mrand@startribune.com 612-673-7564

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