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Royals sign Francoeur to two-year deal

Published Aug. 18, 2011 1:00 a.m. ET

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The Kansas City Royals have signed outfielder Jeff Francoeur for another two years.

The club announced Thursday that Francoeur had signed a two-year contract extension through 2013. He's hitting .277 in his first year with the Royals, with 15 home runs, 66 RBIs and a career-high 19 stolen bases. The affable veteran has also been a clubhouse leader and mentor for the Royals, who are the youngest team in the major leagues. He's also third in the majors with 12 outfield assists.

Francoeur signed a one-year contract with the Royals last Dec. 15.

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