Royals sign Jeff Francis

[A.E]

The Royals sign Jeff Francis
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Jerry Crasnick just tweeted that the Royals have signed free agent starter Jeff Francis to a one-year deal, pending a physical.

This is a much-needed signing for the Royals, whose rotation is otherwise avert-your-eyes awful. While no ace — his overall 2010 numbers amounted to a 5.00 ERA in 19 starts — Francis looked much better in the second half, gaining some velocity and otherwise shaking off the rust after missing all of 2009 with shoulder surgery. He should be a quality mid-rotation kind of guy next year.

Which in Kansas City means that he should be a candidate for the Opening Day starter’s gig.

-HBT

 

[MapleLeaf]

Championship

 

[Rios15]

Zach and Francis is going to be a hell of a duo.

 

[MapleLeaf]

...Not exactly

 

[Rios15]

Why not? He didn't have a good season last year but he could get back on track.

 

[The Guid]

Rios, Grienke is in Milwaukee

 

[Rios15]

I never knew that lol.

 

[Phil The Thrill]

Francis used to be a quality pitcher, but I would be nervous if he was my ace.