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Jeff Francis

Cincinnati Reds
Starting Pitcher | Ht: 6-5 | Wt: 220

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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).

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| Source: The Boston Globe - Nick Cafardo

Rockies | Not pursuing Jeff Francis

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:39:04 -0800

The Colorado Rockies are not actively pursuing free-agent SP Jeff Francis (Royals).

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| Source: The Denver Post - Troy E. Renck

Cubs | Have talked to Jeff Francis

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:59:54 -0800

The Chicago Cubs have talked to free-agent SP Jeff Francis (Royals) about a deal to be their No. 5 starter.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Jerry Crasnick

Twins | Several pitchers left on radar

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:36:36 -0800

The Minnesota Twins are looking at several free-agent pitching options to fill their rotation. Among the names mentioned are Jeff Francis (Royals), Joel Pineiro (Angels), Jon Garland (Dodgers) and Paul Maholm (Pirates).

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| Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune

Twins | Not optimistic about re-signing Jason Kubel

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 13:10:04 -0800

A source claims that the Minnesota Twins are not optimistic about bringing back free-agent OF/DH Jason Kubel (Twins) unless his asking price comes down. The team is reportedly focused on looking to add at least one free-agent starting pitcher from a group that could include Jeff Francis (Royals), Joel Pineiro (Angels) and Jon Garland (Dodgers), if he can prove that he is healthy.

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| Source: FOXSports.com - Jon Paul Morosi

Mariners | Meeting with Jeff Francis

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:25:40 -0800

The Seattle Mariners will meet with the agent for free-agent SP Jeff Francis (Royals) Tuesday, Dec. 6. Francis is expecting at least a two-year deal.

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| Source: The Seattle Times - Geoff Baker