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Jeff Francis

Cincinnati Reds
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Reds | Jeff Francis loses Triple-A start

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:26:08 -0700

Cincinnati Reds SP Jeff Francis allowed two earned runs, four hits and a walk while striking out nine batters over five innings in a loss Tuesday, April 10, for Triple-A Louisville. Francis has allowed two earned runs in each of his first two outings with the Bats.

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| Source: MiLB.com

Reds | Jeff Francis to start at Triple-A

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:21:39 -0700

Cincinnati Reds general manager Walt Jocketty confirmed Sunday, April 1, that SP Jeff Francis will be optioned to Triple-A Louisville, and he'll be used as a starter. Francis might be back with the big club working out of the bullpen at a later date.

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| Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - John Fay

Reds | Jeff Francis to stay with team

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:45:12 -0700

Cincinnati Reds SP Jeff Francis will not exercise his opt-out clause in his contract, and he's willing to start at Class AAA. He's still in competition as a long reliever out of the bullpen.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Jerry Crasnick

Reds | Jeff Francis won't opt out of contract

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:24:23 -0700

Cincinnati Reds SP Jeff Francis said Tuesday, March 20, that he has no intentions of opting out of his minor league contract if he is not on the big league roster by March 28. "I'm not going to go home. I'll be pitching," Francis said. "I'm not even thinking about it. I'm just trying to get people out."

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| Source: MLB.com - Mark Sheldon

Reds | Finalize two deals

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:42:07 -0800

The Cincinnati Reds finalized their deals with OF Ryan Ludwick and SP Jeff Francis Wednesday, Feb. 8. Ludwick will make $2.5 million this year and his deal includes a mutual option for 2013. RP Carlos Fisher was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Francis' deal is a minor league contract.

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| Source: MLB.com - Mark Sheldon

Reds | Jeff Francis financials

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:09:02 -0800

Cincinnati Reds SP Jeff Francis will earn a base salary of $1.5 million if he makes the team out of spring training. He can make a total of $3.25 million if he reaches his performance bonuses based on starts. Francis can also opt out of the contract on March 28.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Jerry Crasnick

Reds | Jeff Francis signs minor-league deal

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:14:20 -0800

The Cincinnati Reds signed free-agent SP Jeff Francis (Royals) to a minor-league deal Wednesday, Jan. 25. Terms of the deal were undisclosed.

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| Source: CBSSports.com - Jon Heyman

MLB | Four teams in on Jeff Francis

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:12:12 -0800

The Seattle Mariners, Cincinnati Reds, Toronto Blue Jays and New York Mets are still interested in inking free-agent SP Jeff Francis (Royals).

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| Source: ESPN.com - Jerry Crasnick

Red Sox | Still looking for pitching

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:38:44 -0800

The Boston Red Sox are still searching for low-cost pitching options on the free-agent market. Pitchers that are still looking for work include free-agent SPs Brandon Webb (Rangers), Scott Kazmir (Angels), Armando Galarraga (Diamondbacks), Jon Garland (Dodgers), Rich Harden (Athletics), Clay Hensley (Marlins), Livan Hernandez (Nationals), Brad Penny (Tigers), Joel Pineiro (Angels), Jeff Francis (Royals), Zach Duke (Diamondbacks), Bartolo Colon (Yankees) and Tim Wakefield (Red Sox).