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Top Moment #5: Ben Francisco’s Moment of Clutch
Photo: Jeff Roberson, APOne moment can define a career for a player, especially if it happens in October. Ben Francisco had one of those career defining moments in the third game of the National League Division Series.Cole Hamels kept the Cardinals scoreless over six frames. However, Jaimie Garcia was pitching just as well — that is, until Francisco changed everything with one...
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15 days ago
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15 days ago
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Blue Jays ink Johnson, Villanueva, Francisco to deals
The Toronto Blue Jays signed second baseman Kelly Johnson, righthander Carlos Villanueva and outfielder Ben Francisco to one-year contracts on Tuesday.
Johnson's deal is for $6.375 million, Villanueva will earn $2.3 million and Francisco will receive $1.537 million.
Johnson, 29, posted a .270 average with three homers and nine RBIs during his time with Toronto last season....
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Blue Jays acquire Ben Francisco from Phillies
The Toronto Blue Jays have announced in a press release that they acquired outfielder Ben Francisco from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for left-handed pitcher Frank Gailey. To make room on their roster, the Blue Jays designated right-handed pitcher Jesse Chavez for assignment.
The 30-year-old Francisco hit .244 with six home runs and drove in 34 runs over 100 games with...
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December 12, 2011
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December 12, 2011
Phillies trade Francisco to Blue Jays
The Philadelphia Phillies have traded Ben Francisco to the Toronto Blue Jays for minor league pitcher Frank Gailey.
The teams announced the deal Monday.
The 30-year-old Francisco hit .244 with six home runs and 34 RBI in 100 games for the Phillies this past season. Over parts of five major league seasons with Cleveland and Philadelphia, he's batted .260 with 45 home runs and...
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December 12, 2011
Blue Jays Acquire Ben Francisco; Another Trade Coming?
The Blue Jays have announced that they’ve traded minor league prospect Frank Gailey to the Philadelphia Phillies for Ben Francisco today. Normally, this would seem like a depth move to bolster the bench, except in this case, it’s difficult to envision that there isn’t another move incoming that will complement this one.
With the addition of Francisco, the Blue Jays now have...
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December 12, 2011
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December 12, 2011
Phillies trade OF Ben Francisco to Toronto
The Philadelphia Phillies have traded Ben Francisco to the Toronto Blue Jays for minor league pitcher Frank Gailey.
The teams announced the deal Monday.
The 30-year-old Francisco hit .244 with six home runs and 34 RBIs in 100 games for the Phillies this past season. Over parts of five major league seasons with Cleveland and Philadelphia, he's batted .260 with 45 home runs and...
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December 12, 2011
Phillies Trade Francisco to Blue Jays for Local Product
Ben Fran is off to Toronto.Ben Fran is no more. The Phillies have dealt him north of the border. Here is the announcement from the Phillies:Outfielder Ben Francisco was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for left-hander Frank Gailey, the Phillies announced today.Gailey, a 26-year-old native of Philadelphia, split last season between single-A Dunedin and double-A New Hampshire...
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December 12, 2011
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December 12, 2011
Philadelphia Phillies Storyline: What To Expect Next From Amaro
Jonathan Papelbon agreed to terms with the Philadelphia Phillies, pending his physical. How does his signing impact Jimmy Rollins, Roy Oswalt, Brad Lidge and Michael Cuddyer? This is the third top-tier name with the same approach, and that indicates what you can expect and when during this off-season.
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I will do a monthly Baseball-Fix Monday for November (2 parts...
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November 13, 2011
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November 13, 2011
Francisco’s Blast Sends Phillies to 2-1 Series Lead
Ben Francisco did what?Francisco, pinch-hitting in the seventh inning for pitcher Cole Hamels, smashed a line-drive, three-run home run to give the Phillies 3-0 lead. They would hold on to take Game 3 of the NLDS over the St. Louis Cardinals, 3-2.For Francisco, it was just his second career hit in 19 postseason at-bats.It wasn’t the cleanest of outings for Hamels. In each inning...
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October 04, 2011
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October 04, 2011
Move Over Ben Francisco, Enter John Mayberry Jr.
He doesn’t receive the recognition. He is rarely discussed by Philadelphia fans. But he’s close to becoming the starting right fielder.
No, this person is not Ben Francisco.
John Mayberry Jr. has quickly climbed the ladder this spring, and he may have played himself into the starting gig come Opening Day.
Due to his .294 [...]
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March 25, 2011
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March 25, 2011
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