Rockies' Francis activated, set to start (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

Rockies left-hander Jeff Francis will pitch for the first time in more than a year Sunday after being activated from the 15-day disabled list. Francis will start in the final game of a four-game series with Washington. He missed the 2009 season after having left shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum, then started this season on the disabled list after straining the area beneath his left armpit...

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