Francisco blows it for Rangers: Rangers closer Frank Francisco (1-2) allowed two runs and two hits in one inning of work Thursday afternoon at Kansas City. He blew a one-run lead and allowed the eventual winning run. (Updated 06/12/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/20/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Francisco struggled in spring training and did not make the final cut, but had been pitching extremely well as the closer for Triple-A Oklahoma. He made eight appearances without giving up a run. He allowed just three hits and three walks in nine innings while striking out 16. It seems the Rangers intend to allow him to pitch big innings, but that won't continue if his struggles continue. Consider him a middle reliever with strikeout potential in AL-only formats for now. (Updated 06/12/2008).
No information available at this time.
Francisco blows it for Rangers: Rangers closer Frank Francisco (1-2) allowed two runs and two hits in one inning of work Thursday afternoon at Kansas City. He blew a one-run lead and allowed the eventual winning run. (Updated 06/12/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/20/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Francisco struggled in spring training and did not make the final cut, but had been pitching extremely well as the closer for Triple-A Oklahoma. He made eight appearances without giving up a run. He allowed just three hits and three walks in nine innings while striking out 16. It seems the Rangers intend to allow him to pitch big innings, but that won't continue if his struggles continue. Consider him a middle reliever with strikeout potential in AL-only formats for now. (Updated 06/12/2008).
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