Ben Francisco

  1. Blue Jays Acquire Ben Francisco from the Phillies for LHP Frank Gailey

    Alex Anthopoulos was busy again at the end of the Winter Meetings by making a trade for another outfielder in Ben Francisco , according to The Associated Press (h/t ESPN). Francisco was acquired by the Phils along with Cliff Lee in July 2009...

    Stephen Brown Written by Stephen Brown about 6 months ago 1,403 reads 4 comments

  2. Philadelphia Phillies: 10 Weakest Throwing Arms in Team History

    I'm a positive guy. I don't dwell. I don't nitpick. I don't fume. Not without good reason -- or invaluable material, like flimsiest-armed throwers in Phillies history...

    Matt Hammond Written by Matt Hammond about 10 months ago 2,466 reads 3 comments

  3. Philadelphia Phillies: Roy Oswalt to Return Soon, Who Will Go?

    Good news out of Lehigh Valley. Roy Oswalt feels good and is ready to return to Philadelphia for the final stretch of the season...

    J S Written by J S about 10 months ago 762 reads 2 comments

  4. Ben Francisco's Days with Philadelphia Phillies Could Be Numbered

    It seems like just yesterday that I was writing about how Ben Francisco took out of the starting gates like a man whose pants were on fire...

    Greg Pinto Written by Greg Pinto about 10 months ago 1,809 reads 14 comments

  5. Chicago Cubs Trade Speculation: 5 Deals to Get Rid of Alfonso Soriano

    With the trade deadline approaching quickly, Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry is spending every second of his time working to get a deal done for Alfonso Soriano...

    Connor Killoren Written by Connor Killoren about 10 months ago 1,502 reads 7 comments

  6. Philadelphia Phillies: Why Ben Francisco Will Be Valuable in Postseason Drive

    Last night, it took 8.2 innings for the Phillies to finally defeat the Athletics. Ben Francisco provided the chopper that brought home Shane Victorino for the 1-0 victory. Francisco has been the target of a lot of criticism this season...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 11 months ago 426 reads 5 comments

  7. Patience with Ben Francisco: He Is Not All That Bad

    It's hard to go 15 minutes without hearing some fan complain about Ben Francisco. Their solution is usually to cut him or trade him for a bag of balls. For these short-sighted folk who just look at a ...

    Bobby Yost Written by Bobby Yost about 11 months ago 379 reads 0 comments

  8. Philadelphia Phillies: Why It's Time for Ben Francisco to Leave

    At the beginning of the 2011 season, the Philadelphia Phillies and their fans had high hopes that RF Ben Francisco could fill the void after Jayson Werth signed a mega-contract with the division rival Washington Nationals ...

    Jason Amareld Written by Jason Amareld about 12 months ago 2,067 reads 13 comments