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John Franco

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DOB 9/17/1960
$Signed a one-year, $700,000 deal with the Astros in Jan. 2005.
PHouston Astros  
July 2, 2005
Franco was designated for assignment by the Astros on Saturday, the Associated Press reports.
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The Astros have 10 days to either trade Franco, release him or send the 44-year-old left-hander to the minors. The move on Franco was done to make room for right-hander Ezequiel Astacio, who was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock to start the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Reds.
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Franco is clearly on his last legs as a major leaguer. His ERA more than doubled between 2003 and 2004 and his WHIP is now greater than 1.50. For those who think he could be a serviceable lefty specialist, remember that he has never filled that role, and three of the six home runs he surrendered came against lefties.
Franco returned a little more than a year after undergoing Tommy John surgery in May 2002. Franco wasn't dominant against lefties, who hit .267/.297/.467 against him. After a rough July, Franco closed the year with two solid months looking more than the Franco of old than an old Franco. He recently re-signed with the Mets for his 14th year in the Big Apple and will reprise his role as a left-handed set-up man who will earn the occasional save.
Missed entire 2002 season due to his elbow injury, and isn't expected back until June 2003. Aside from possible late season sentimental reasons, his saves potential is nil.
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PHouston Astros  
April 19, 2005
Franco made his sixth appearance of the season in Tuesday's win over the Braves and recorded one out while giving up a hit and a walk.
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PHouston Astros  
January 23, 2005
Franco signed a one-year, $700,000 deal with the Astros, the Associated Press reports.
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PFree Agent  
November 7, 2004
Both Franco and Mets' owner Fred Wilpon closed the door on Franco's playing days in Flushing on Saturday, the NY Daily News reports.
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PFree Agent  
November 1, 2004
Franco filed for free agency on Monday.
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PNew York Mets  
October 29, 2004
Franco could be in hot water with the FBI due to his alleged relationship with the Bonanno crime family, the NY Daily News reports.
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