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The Reds have released Jeff Francis

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The Reds have released Jeff Francis 

Post#1 » by kellmellus50 » Tue Jun 5, 2012 12:10 pm

WE SHOULD PICK HIM UP

The left-hander tossed a complete-game shutout for Triple-A Louisville on Sunday. He had a June 1 opt-out clause in his Minor League contract, according to a report.

In 12 starts with Louisville this season, the 31-year-old Francis went 3-6 with a 3.72 ERA over 77 1/3 innings

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Re: The Reds have released Jeff Francis 

Post#2 » by Bartender » Tue Jun 5, 2012 3:00 pm

A 31 year old with a near 4 ERA in AAA is not somebody I want.

Plus he sucks. He's never had an ERA in the majors below 4 and his only decent years were in the mid decade. No thanks. There is nobody in our rotation that he would be an upgrade over.
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Re: The Reds have released Jeff Francis 

Post#3 » by chrbal » Tue Jun 5, 2012 5:01 pm

If he wants to pitch for Toledo, sure.

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