QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Sep 15, 2012 -> 01:28 PM)
Liriano has a 5.04 ERA with the Sox.
90% of his problems are mental, along with finding a consistent release point.
Unfortunately, they can't give Floyd and Liriano BOTH $5 million and hope one of them excels.
I'd still go with Liriano...Gavin's just never done it consistently, and he's had 2009, 10, 11 and 12 to prove himself.
2008 - 3.84 ERA, 206 IP
2009 - 4.06 ERA, 193 IP
2010 - 4.08 ERA, 187 IP
2011 - 4.37 ERA, 193 IP
That's really a very good run, and Liriano has showed no ability to do something like that. If you had to pick one at the same price (we know Gavin's price), it's easily Gavin. If they were both cheap, MAYBE you take a chance on Liriano instead. Also consider our "need" for a righty. However, I don't mind bringing back both. We'll probably take a look at trying to bring Peavy back at Gavin's price, but who knows if that will work or if we'll want to do it.