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Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee
Twins just announced that Liriano is done for the season. And maybe next year too if he needs Tommy John surgery.
Too bad.
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Indeed, Liriano's injury is too bad.
from
In '76, Bird was the word
By Nick Acocella
Special to ESPN.com
It was over almost before it began. The phenomenon that was Mark Fidrych lasted only one year. But what a season 1976 was for the charismatic Detroit Tigers pitcher known as "The Bird."
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At the end of the season, Fidrych had a 19-9 record, league-leading figures in ERA (2.34) and complete games (24), a Rookie of the Year award, and the uncommon distinction of having started the All-Star Game as a rookie.
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http://espn.go.com/classic/biography...rych_Mark.html