Waiting on Francisco Liriano

There has been a lot of talk nationally about the Twins dealing Johan Santana sometime during the off-season in order to make sure he doesn't walk without the Twins getting some kind of value in return for him.

The Twins will not trade Santana. They won't. They can't. With Francisco Liriano on the mend (he's now playing long-toss on flat ground from 120 feet) the Twins will have an outstanding rotation next year with Johan, Liriano, Matt Garza, Kevin Slowey, and Boof Bonser. Not too shabby.

Who cares if Santana has been pissing and moaning about the lack of commitment from ownership. We all do it. He isn't going to walk away from this team if Liriano is back. The Twins shouldn't blink. They should fix up that anemic offense however they can during the off-season and then let that pitching staff make some hay.