As expected, doctors scheduled Tommy John surgery for Francisco Liriano:

Liriano will undergo Tommy John surgery Monday in California with Dr. Lewis Yocum performing and Twins physician Dr. John Steubs assisting, the team said Friday.

The Tommy John procedure, which is a replacement of the ulnar collateral ligament, is named after the former Yankees pitcher. Recovery typically takes at least a year.

That's some sophomore slump. When and if he returns to action in 2008, he'll be just 24, so there's plenty of time for a great career. However, his mechanics are likely the cause of the injury. Can these be changed without hampering his effectiveness?