JEFF FRANCIS RUMORS & GOSSIP
Colorado Rockies fall just short, roster needs some shaking
Sorry Jeff, it's time for the Rockies to say goodbye.The Colorado Rockies saw their chances at tying the game in the 9th inning on Saturday fade away with one quick grab by Padres second baseman Jedd Gyorko.Tyler Colvin, making his 2013 debut after a rough spring training landed him in Triple-A, hit a Luke Gregerson pitch as hard as he could with the tying run in scoring position...
Colorado Rockies Place Jeff Francis On Disabled List, Other Notes
The Colorado Rockies were very busy Thursday. They had to place left-handed starting pitcher Jeff Francis on the 15-day disabled list due to a strained left groin. To fill the void on the active roster, the Rockies recalled reliever Rob Scahill and second baseman DJ LeMahieu from their Triple-A minor league affiliate. To also make room on the active roster, Colorado decided to designate...
Rockies' place Jeff Francis on the DL
The Colorado Rockies will be without their best pitcher. Jeff Francis is the team's ace, if they can even be considered as a team having an ace. He is also a veteran and knows how to pitch in the high altitude environment of Coors Field. Unfortunately, he has landed on the 15-day DL.
Owen Perkins of MLB.com says Francis was placed on the 15-day DL with a strained groin...
Rockies put Francis on DL, add LeMahieu, Scahill
The Colorado Rockies have put left-hander Jeff Francis on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left groin and designated infielder Reid Brignac for assignment.
The Rockies also recalled infielder D.J. LeMahieu and right-hander Rob Scahill from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Thursday.
The 32-year-old Francis was hurt during Tuesday's win against the Cubs in Chicago. He is...
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May 16, 2013
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Jeff Francis makes his case and Carlos Gonzalez has a career night as Colorado Rockies roll
Carlos Gonzalez had a career night on Tuesday in Chicago.Listen to the national media and it is clear to them. Carlos Gonzalez is a Coors Field creation.Ask the Chicago Cubs the same question, and they would quickly disagree. CarGo had a career night on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field, helping the Colorado Rockies route the Cubs 9-4, giving the Rockies a chance to win the series on...
Colorado Rockies fail to show up for finale in San francisco
Jeff Francis got shelled on Wednesday in San Francisco.Welcome back to earth, Colorado Rockies fans.After a heartbreaking loss on Tuesday night, a game in which the Rockies had a chance to build off of, the team suddenly looked much like the 2012 Colorado team that was hardly watchable. Jeff Francis looked like the guy who couldn't get a big league job a year ago, and the offense...
Jeff Francis moves closer to rotation spot with Rockies
Jeff Francis moved closer to locking up a rotation spot with the Colorado Rockies with another scoreless performance on Tuesday,
Francis, 32, has threw four scoreless innings allowing just a hit against the Cubs. The left handed Francis has now thrown nine scoreless innings and has not walked a batter in three spring appearances.
Colorado has as many as three rotation spots up for...
AP source: LHP Jeff Francis stays with Rockies
A person familiar with the negotiations says pitcher Jeff Francis is staying with the Colorado Rockies.
The 31-year-old left-hander has agreed to a one-year contract, the person said Wednesday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the deal had not yet been announced.
Francis is 67-73 with a 4.86 ERA in 205 starts and one relief appearance during eight major league seasons...
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December 05, 2012
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Colorado Rockies should trade Jeff Francis
The Rockies should trade Jeff Francis.The Colorado Rockies did on Wednesday night what they seem to do only when Jeff Francis takes the mound. They won.Wednesday night's game was the latest strong performance from Francis, who was the butt of many jokes when he was re-acquired by the Rockies in June. In the face of his doubters, all Francis has done is prove that even with diminished...
Jeff Francis opts out of deal
The Reds released LHP Jeff Francis from Triple-A Louisville at his request on Monday, thus making him a free agent. The 31-year old excercised a clause in his minor league contract that allowed him to opt-out of his deal after June 1st.The southpaw notched a 3-6 record and 3.72 ERA in 12 starts (77.1 IP) with the Bats this season. He owns a 4.78 ERA and a 61-66 mark during his...
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