Nationals Check in on Jeff Francis

After signing Jayson Werth to a lucrative 7-year contract yesterday, the Nats have turned their attention to their pitching. Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports reports that the Nationals have "checked in" on Jeff Francis. Francis battled injuries last season, which limited him to only about 104 innings, posting a 5.00 ERA, a 5.8K/9 and 2.0 BB/9.