The Chicago White Sox have traded for left-hander Francisco Liriano from the Minnesota Twins for infielder Eduardo Escobar and lefty Pedro Hernandez.
Liriano
Liriano, 28, is 3-10 with a 5.31 ERA this season, shuffling between the team's rotation and bullpen. He has gone 50-52 with a 4.33 ERA during his eight major league seasons.
Liriano tossed a no-hitter against the White Sox on May 3, 2011.
Escobar was batting .207 with three RBI in 36 games this season with the White Sox. Hernandez is a combined 8-2 with a 2.94 ERA between Double-A Birmingham and Triple-A Charlotte this season.
I remember when this guy was a fukking monster early in his career, hope Cooper can get him back on that track