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Source: Yankees nixed Liriano deal

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09:08 AM ET 09.25 | A little birdie says the New York Yankees were set to trade for Twins pitcher Francisco Liriano this season until the left-hander disappointed in a couple of starts leading up to what would have been the deal.

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September 25, 2011  10:06 AM ET

A perfect example of how little was out there to be had.
Cashman did the right thing. Keep what you have and move forward.

September 25, 2011  10:28 AM ET
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A perfect example of how little was out there to be had. Cashman did the right thing. Keep what you have and move forward.

Absolutely. Liriano's ERA during August was 5.54.

September 25, 2011  10:41 AM ET
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A perfect example of how little was out there to be had.Cashman did the right thing. Keep what you have and move forward.

Yep. I'm surprised the Yankees didn't try to go after White Sox pitching after it was apparent they were done.

September 25, 2011  10:54 AM ET

Dude, we've known this for a LONG TIME. Yankees were looking for SP which the Twins have an abundance of, but nobody could produce this year.

Interns need to stop letting their kids write this crap.

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September 25, 2011  11:07 AM ET

Yeah let's go after more pitching...no one else can afford to..so let's just by them all. Oh that's right we don't really need him...we'll just wait until he's a free agent and give him $5mio more a year than anyone else....GLUTTONY....Just another reason to hate the Yankee.....

September 25, 2011  11:08 AM ET

***buy them all****

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September 25, 2011  11:39 AM ET
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What's Burnett's?

Burnett + keep prospects > Liriano - prospects

September 25, 2011  11:41 AM ET
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You mean Garland?

You're about 4 years too late.

September 25, 2011  11:43 AM ET
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Yeah let's go after more pitching...no one else can afford to..so let's just by them all. Oh that's right we don't really need him...we'll just wait until he's a free agent and give him $5mio more a year than anyone else....GLUTTONY....Just another reason to hate the Yankee.....

Morning Sarge

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September 25, 2011  11:54 AM ET
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... especially if NY can avoid starting Burnett in a postseason game.

Yeah, that makes me ill just thinking about it.

September 25, 2011  12:12 PM ET

When you are 35-40,with prior injuries its tough to be effective the entire season.C.C. even looks tired.

September 25, 2011  12:27 PM ET
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Yep. I'm surprised the Yankees didn't try to go after White Sox pitching after it was apparent they were done.

That was one of the few teams with something to offer in trade. Could be a big house cleaning there this winter.

 
September 25, 2011  12:29 PM ET
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A perfect example of how little was out there to be had. Cashman did the right thing. Keep what you have and move forward.

Cash, please unload AJ and Hughes first chance you get. Nova, Garcia and even Colon have saved the Yankees from complete disaster.

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