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Reds Release Jeff Francis

By Mike Axisa | June 4, 2012 at 10:42am CDT

The Reds have released Jeff Francis at his request according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN (on Twitter). The veteran southpaw exercised a June 1st opt-out clause in his minor league contract.

Francis, 31, pitched to a 3.72 ERA with 7.6 K/9 and 2.1 BB/9 in 77 1/3 innings across 12 starts for Cincinnati's Triple-A affiliate. He threw a nine-inning complete game shutout just last night. Given his solid performance in the minors and the demand for pitching, Francis could wind up signing a Major League contract and join a team's rotation in short order.

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  1. Mickey Koke

    13 years ago

    Paging the Padres.

    Reply
  2. Daniel Wesley

    13 years ago

    The Royals have a plethora of AAAA pitchers currently in the rounds and I have to think Francis is a tick better than all of them. Dayton, at least give the man a call!

    Reply
  3. J.C.

    13 years ago

    Dayton Moore is probably already on the phone with him

    Reply
  4. Devern Hansack

    13 years ago

    He’d be a more effective starter than Daniel Bard.

    Reply
    • StanleyHudson

      13 years ago

      So would Devern Hansack

      Reply
  5. TophersReds

    13 years ago

    Well, there goes our decent SP depth in AAA. 

    Reply
  6. bradspencer

    13 years ago

    Blue Jays. They love average Canadian players

    Reply
    • Lunchbox45

      13 years ago

      That’s not as true as you think it is

      Reply
  7. Number17

    13 years ago

    Red Sox?

    Reply
  8. Jake Hoover

    13 years ago

    As a Reds fan, this sucks.  It was nice to have some veteran depth in AAA in case of injuries or poor performances.  Here is where I would add “guess he didn’t want to get a World Series ring this year…” but I will refrain due to the inevitable string of negative comments.  I’m sure he’ll find a place to start as a #4 or 5.

    Reply
    • TophersReds

      13 years ago

      Don’t get too ahead of yourself. The Reds are looking good, but you can’t win a championship in June. We’ll see how the next few months play out before making such bold predictions. 

      Reply
      • Jake Hoover

        13 years ago

        You can in the NBA and NHL.  That’s 1/3 of the relevant pro sports leagues in the US.  Note: I didn’t count the NHL.

        Reply
        • TophersReds

          13 years ago

          I was talking about winning a MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SEASON in June..

          Reply
          • Jake Hoover

            13 years ago

            Obviously I was playing Devil’s Advocate……

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    • Jason_F

      13 years ago

      Well, since you didn’t refrain, here goes.  I’m sure he cares a lot more about earning a major league paycheck than the remote chance the Reds have at getting a ring stacked on top of the smallish chance that he will ever even crack the major league rotation.

      Reply
  9. rockfordone

    13 years ago

    He’s a Cub -they sign this type – good-bye Dempster. How do look in orange or Tiger uni

    Reply
  10. 55saveslives

    13 years ago

    Giants could use the depth in Fresno, but he’ll probably get a major league offer.

    Reply
  11. MNTwins12

    13 years ago

    Get on this Terry Ryan. Pavano needs to go on DL, and Francis could be a nice replacement.

    Reply
    • rashomon

      13 years ago

      Agree. I thought they were going to sign him before the season.

      Reply
  12. Smrtbusnisman04

    13 years ago

    I’m assuming Neil Huntington is on the phones non-stop trying to get Francis.
    The Pirates have tried to get him for the last two years.

    Reply
  13. Guest 4546

    13 years ago

    Paging Jed and Theo. Your #5 starting pitcher is now available.

    Reply
  14. Rabbitov

    13 years ago

    Orioles sign him and designate Arrieta, book it. 

    Reply
  15. StanleyHudson

    13 years ago

    Red sox are looking for SP depth. This is starting pitching depth staring you right in the face, Cherrington.

    Reply
  16. oseebhai

    13 years ago

    He would get destroyed in the AL East, maybe the red sox really do need a stopgap presence though.

    Reply
  17. agro23

    13 years ago

    He should be a Padre by this time tomorrow.

    Reply
  18. melonis_rex

    13 years ago

    get this done A’s. 

    let’s not wait around for blackley and bartolo to start seriously getting lit up. 

    Reply

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