Ben Francisco
DENVER, CO - May 9: Right fielder Ben Francisco #45 of the New York Yankees makes a leaping catch to steal a hit away from Nolan Arenado (not pictured) of the Colorado Rockies during the fifth inning at Coors Field on May 9, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Yankees defeated the Rockies 3-1 to win the series.
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They've pieced it together pretty nicely, the guys they've brought in ... I'm a big Ben Francisco fan. Vernon Wells has gotten off to a good start for them, Travis Hafner has shown well. Their catching is better -- a lot better -- than they've been given credit for. Overall, this team, the lineup, is much better than it's been given credit for. Their starting pitching is strong and I like their bullpen.More quotes »
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Ben Francisco and numbered days
Diaz on minor league contracts to compete for Andruw’s role. Neither guy made the cut as New York instead opted to take Ben Francisco north after he was released by the Indians. Since youngsters like Melky Mesa, Thomas Neal, and Zoilo Almonte had little chance from River Avenue Blues Read more »
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Brain Cashman has his reasons for keeping Ben Francisco
.220 .182 Provided by Baseball-Reference.com: View Original TableGenerated 5/18/2013. Huh. Well then why would Cashman on Ben Francisco's roster spot: "Just in terms of your fan comments section, just say I'm holding onto him to piss everybody off." — Andy from Philly.com Read more »
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Banged-up Bombers just keep on rolling along
Kuroda, who threw eight shutout innings. Fielding a typically unimposing lineup that featured Jayson Nix hitting second and Ben Francisco hitting fifth, the Yankees cobbled together enough runs off Toronto veteran starter Mark Buehrle. Rookie catcher Austin from New York Post Read more »
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Postgame notes: “Not a whole lot different from what we’ve seen”
he said. “I treat the next outing as if it’s my last. That’s my mentality.” If he could treat his next outing as if it’s Ben Francisco’s last, that would be nifty. For those who missed it the first time. I gotta say, it’s funny to see Kuroda stroll back to from The LoHude Yankees Blog Read more »
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Adams at third; still no Hafner
We say that a lot about Nixy.” ——————— I’m begging for that to be the last time we compare David Adams to Jason Nix. The great ben Francisco is safe. Maybe Neal or musty will replace him soon but opponents beware. I’m calling it now: the home run call is “an from The LoHude Yankees Blog Read more »
