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Colorado Rockies pitching coach Bob Apodaca (36) talks with
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The Colorado Rockies, more heavily invested in pitching, believe
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Oakland stretch lead in West Div - Gulf Times
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Colorado Rockies' Jeff Francis walks off the mound after being
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Rockies Reinvent Their Pitching Rotation - The New York Times
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Pitcher Francis, goalie McLean among BC Sports Hall of Fame's 2020
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Canadian Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jeff Francis wants to make most
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Samardzija homers, but shaky outfield defense dooms Giants
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Rockies SP Kyle Freeland may be baseball's most underrated pitcher
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Monday Rockpile: Are the Rockies SURE They Want Jeff Francis Back
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Jeff Francis' slot in Rockies rotation may ride on his Saturday
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Friday Rockpile: Josh Roenicke, Unsung Hero; Jeff Francis