MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The agent for Minnesota pitcher Francisco
Liriano (leer-ee-AH'-noh) is asking the players' union to
investigate why the Twins have yet to call him up from Triple-A
Rochester.
Greg Genske (gen-SKEE') says his client is frustrated because he
has pitched well in the minors for more than a month but remains
stuck in Rochester.
Genske says the delay has had an adverse affect on Liriano's
service time, which determines when he is eligible for arbitration.
Twins GM Bill Smith says he is pleased with Liriano's progress
after missing last season with Tommy John surgery. But he also
noted that the team's four young starting pitchers have performed
well with the big club and made it difficult to create a spot for
the Dominican lefty.