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AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	WLK	RANK	FSP
.257	15	46	0.313	40	32nd	4.31
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[+] July 31st 2009 3 Updates

3:00 PM EST (1)

SCOUTING THE LEE TRADE

Source (nypost.com) (LF - phi) | 0 comments.

Talked to four executives/scouts who cover the Phillies organization and -- sing Kumbaya here if you'd like -- all said they thought the Cliff Lee trade was good for both Philadelphia and Cleveland. The Lee side of the Phillies equation is obvious, but they also said do not discount what Ben Francisco could bring. "He is a righty hitter with a bit of pop who can play all three outfield spots or exactly what they have been looking to add all season," said an NL scout.

10:00 AM EST (1)

Victorino should avoid DL

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According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Shane Victorino and his injured knee should avoid the disabled list.

Our View: The Flyin' Hawaiian likely won't return to the lineup until Saturday or Sunday, but it looks as if he won't be out for an extended period of time. His knee has already improved significantly, so a few more days off and he should be ready to go. Plus, he's gamer and will find his way back into the lineup any way he can. New addition Ben Francisco will start in his place. Adjust your lineups accordingly.

09:00 AM EST (1)

Francisco, whom the Phillies acquired alongside Cliff Lee on

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Francisco, whom the Phillies acquired alongside Cliff Lee on Wednesday, will serve primarily as a fourth outfielder now after seeing regular playing time in Cleveland all season. As long as their All-Star trio of Raul Ibanez, Victorino and Jayson Werth are healthy, the Phillies have little reason to play the newly acquired outfielder.

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8:00 PM EST (3)

Phillies get Cy Young winner Lee from Indians

Source (yahoo.com) (LF - cle) | 0 comments.

Looking for an ace to bolster their so-so rotation, the Philadelphia Phillies acquired Cliff Lee on Wednesday from Cleveland, marking the second straight year the Indians traded the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner. The World Series champion Phillies gave Cleveland four minor league prospects for Lee and outfielder Ben Francisco.

Outfielder Ben Francisco was sent from the Indians to the Phillies

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Outfielder Ben Francisco was sent from the Indians to the Phillies in a six-player deal. Francisco has been on a tear recently, batting .394 (13-33) with four home runs and eight RBI in his last nine games as an Indian. [...]

Phillies acquired LHP Cliff Lee and outfielder Ben Francisco

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Phillies acquired LHP Cliff Lee and outfielder Ben Francisco from the Indians for RHP Jason Knapp, RHP Carlos Carrasco, shortstop Jason Donald and catcher Lou Marson. [...]

4:00 PM EST (1)

V-Mart may be next Indian to go

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ESPN's Buster Olney reports that he full expects slugging catcher Victor Martinez to be traded in the next 48 hours.

Our View: The Tribe has already parted ways with Mark DeRosa, Rafael Betancourt and now Cliff Lee and Ben Francisco. According to a unanimous AL executive referencing Martinez, "I don't think they'd move one without moving the other." V-Mart is earning just $4.5 million this season and has a relatively affordable $7 million option for 2010. The switch-hitting catcher will likely attract a lot of offers and could improve almost any club. The Red Sox and Rays have been the hottest pursuers thus far.

2:00 PM EST (5)

Phils add Francisco for OF depth

Source (CBSSports.com) (LF - cle) | 0 comments.

News: Frustrated in their attempts to acquire Roy Halladay, the Phillies have acquired Cliff Lee from the Indians instead, multiple sources involved in the talks told CBSSports.com. The teams were in heavy discussions this morning, and as of early afternoon, the deal had come together, pending physicals. The Phillies, who have been searching for a right-handed bat, will also get outfielder Ben Francisco from Cleveland. The Phillies will send pitchers Jason Knapp and Carlos Carrasco, shortstop Jason Donald and catcher Lou Marson to the Indians, an AL executive told CBSSports.com's Scott Miller. [...]

Tribe sends ace to Philly for prospects

Source (fanball.com) (LF - cle) | 0 comments.

According to FOXSports.com the Phillies sent Triple-A pitcher Carlos Carrasco, Single-A starter Jason Knapp, shortstop Jason Donald and catcher Lou Marson to the Indians for Cliff Lee and Ben Francisco.

Our View: Knapp is considered to be the centerpiece of the deal, but Carrasco was once the Phillies' top pitching prospect, so the Indians could have landed some good young talent. Carrasco will likely have a quicker course to the major leagues now that he's in the Cleveland organization.

Francisco heads to Philly

Source (fanball.com) (LF - cle) | 0 comments.

According to FOXSports.com, Ben Francisco and Cliff Lee have been sent to the Phillies in exchange for pitchers Jason Knapp, Carlos Carrasco and prospects.

Our View: The Phillies needed another right-handed hitting outfielder, so it was nice that the Indians threw Francisco into the mix, but Cliff Lee is what they were truly after. With Philadelphia's three starting outfielders all making the All Star team this season, Francisco won't see much playing time.

Tribe agrees to send Lee to Phils

Source (fanball.com) (LF - cle) | 0 comments.

According to Ken Rosenthal at FOXSports.com, the Phillies and Indians have agreed on a deal that will send pitcher Cliff Lee and outfielder Ben Francisco to Philadelphia in exchange for Jason Knapp, Carlos Carrasco and two other prospects.

Our View: Knapp is considered to be the main ingredient in the trade and the Tribe takes in a decent haul, but the Phillies got their big name starter and now have to be considered the favorites in the National League to return to the World Series. Lee should see an increase in wins with the Phillies' lineup at his disposal, and if he can keep the ball in the park in Philly his fantasy value should increase significantly.

Francisco has been traded to Philadelphia along with Cliff Lee

Source (rotowire.com) (LF - cle) | 0 comments.

Francisco has been traded to Philadelphia along with Cliff Lee for for Jason Knapp, Carlos Carrasco, Jason Donald and Lou Marson, Fox Sports reports. The deal is pending an exam of medical records of the players. [...]

1:00 PM EST (2)

Phillies | Reach agreement on Lee

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FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to trade SP Jason Knapp, SP Carlos Carrasco, SS Jason Donald and C Lou Marson for Cleveland Indians SP Cliff Lee and OF Ben Francisco.

Indians | Agree to deal Lee to Philadelphia

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FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports the Cleveland Indians have agreed to trade SP Cliff Lee and OF Ben Francisco to the Philadelphia Phillies for SP Jason Knapp, SP Carlos Carrasco, SS Jason Donald and C Lou Marson.

02:00 AM EST (1)

Franciscos been dialing up the power lately, cracking four

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Franciscos been dialing up the power lately, cracking four of his dingers in the last nine games. On the season, the third-year outfielder is batting a pedestrian .250, but his recent power surge combined with his speed on the basepaths -- hes swiped 13 bases -- has made him an appealing play for squads in deeper mixed leagues looking for a spark.

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11:00 PM EST (1)

Francisco had his second consecutive three-hit game on Saturday,

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Francisco had his second consecutive three-hit game on Saturday, homering and driving in two. [...]

10:00 PM EST (1)

Francisco has big night as Indians win

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Ben Francisco went 3-for-3 with a home run and 2 RBIs as the Indians beat Oakland 5-2 on the Fourth of July.

Our View: Francisco does not play enough, or produce enough when he does, to warrant serious fantasy consideration in any format.

9:00 PM EST (3)

Cleveland LF Ben Francisco had himself a great night at the

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News: Cleveland LF Ben Francisco had himself a great night at the dish on Saturday against the Oakland A's. Francisco went 3 for 3 in the game with a double and his sixth home run of the season. The homer was a two-run shot and Francisco added his 12th stolen base. His average is at .246 on the year. [...]

Ben Francisco finished 3-for-3 with a home run and two RBI Saturday

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Ben Francisco finished 3-for-3 with a home run and two RBI Saturday as the Indians topped the A's 5-2. Batting out of the ninth spot in the lineup, Francisco blasted a two-run homer in the third inning and knocked his 17th double of the season later on. [...]

Ben Francisco notched a single, a double and a home run -- his

Source (mlb.com) (LF - cle) | 0 comments.

Ben Francisco notched a single, a double and a home run -- his sixth -- and swiped his 12th bag in three at-bats on Saturday.

Analysis: it's been an unusually powerful first few games of July for Francisco. He has a double in each of his first three July affairs with two straight multi-hit efforts. He remains at the bottom of what has been a batting lineup chock full of injuries and disappointing years, so his RBI opportunities will remain minimal.

12:00 AM EST (1)

Indians OF Ben Francisco totaled three hits, including his 16th

Source (CBSSports.com) (LF - cle) | 0 comments.

News: Indians OF Ben Francisco totaled three hits, including his 16th double, and scored four times during Friday's game against the A's. He also walked once. Francisco is 5 for 9 (.556) during a three-game hit streak. [...]

[+] July 1st 2009 1 Updates

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#	date	1B	2B	3B	HR	Runs	RBI	Stls	Walks	Points	Differential
1	Oct 04 09	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	3.00	6
2	Oct 03 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	4
3	Oct 02 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	17
4	Oct 01 09	1	2	0	0	1	0	0	1	7.00	6
5	Sep 28 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	0
6	Sep 27 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	11
7	Sep 25 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-1.00	11
8	Sep 24 09	1	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	4.00	3
9	Sep 22 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	8
10	Sep 20 09	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	3.00	11
11	Sep 19 09	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	9
12	Sep 18 09	1	1	0	1	2	1	0	0	10.00	0
13	Sep 17 09	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	7
14	Sep 13 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-1.00	4
15	Sep 13 09	1	0	0	1	1	1	1	0	9.00	0
16	Sep 07 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-1.00	3
17	Sep 06 09	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	5.00	6
18	Sep 05 09	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	2.00	4
19	Sep 04 09	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	11
20	Sep 02 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	3
21	Aug 26 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.00	9
22	Aug 25 09	0	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	4.00	0
23	Aug 24 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-1.00	3
24	Aug 21 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	6
25	Aug 20 09	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	1.00	14
26	Aug 15 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-1.00	4
27	Aug 14 09	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2.00	1
28	Aug 13 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-3.00	10
29	Aug 11 09	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	5.00	4
30	Aug 09 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	2
31	Aug 08 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-1.00	3
32	Aug 07 09	0	0	0	1	1	2	0	0	6.00	6
33	Aug 06 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1.00	5
34	Aug 04 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1.00	3
35	Aug 02 09	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	8
36	Jul 31 09	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	3.00	8
37	Jul 30 09	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	14
38	Jul 28 09	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	7.00	5
39	Jul 27 09	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	5.00	3
40	Jul 26 09	1	1	0	1	2	1	0	0	10.00	3
41	Jul 25 09	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	3.00	13
42	Jul 24 09	0	0	0	1	1	2	0	0	7.00	3
43	Jul 23 09	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	4.00	4
44	Jul 22 09	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	2	5.00	5
45	Jul 21 09	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.00	8
46	Jul 19 09	1	0	0	1	1	2	0	0	6.00	8
47	Jul 18 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	11
48	Jul 17 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-1.00	11
49	Jul 16 09	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1.00	11
50	Jul 12 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	3.00	13
51	Jul 11 09	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.00	12
52	Jul 10 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	0
53	Jul 09 09	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	1	3.00	6
54	Jul 08 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-2.00	9
55	Jul 07 09	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	3.00	11
56	Jul 05 09	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.00	10
57	Jul 04 09	1	1	0	1	1	2	1	0	12.00	0
58	Jul 03 09	2	1	0	0	4	0	0	1	9.00	-1
59	Jul 01 09	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.00	8
60	Jun 30 09	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	2.00	7
61	Jun 28 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-2.00	14
62	Jun 27 09	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	1.00	12
63	Jun 25 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	4.00	6
64	Jun 24 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	7
65	Jun 21 09	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	13
66	Jun 20 09	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	3.00	9
67	Jun 19 09	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	3.00	7
68	Jun 17 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-1.00	10
69	Jun 16 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-1.00	11
70	Jun 15 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	2.00	0
71	Jun 14 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	11
72	Jun 12 09	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1.00	11
73	Jun 11 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-1.00	10
74	Jun 10 09	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.00	9
75	Jun 09 09	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	10
76	Jun 07 09	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	3.00	9
77	Jun 06 09	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	9
78	Jun 05 09	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.00	13
79	Jun 04 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-1.00	20
80	Jun 03 09	1	1	0	0	2	1	0	0	5.00	3
81	Jun 02 09	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	18
82	Jun 01 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-1.00	11
83	May 31 09	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	6.00	5
84	May 31 09	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	6.00	5
85	May 30 09	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	3.00	10
86	May 29 09	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	5.00	5
87	May 28 09	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2.00	2
88	May 27 09	1	1	0	1	2	4	0	0	13.00	-1
89	May 26 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-1.00	10
90	May 25 09	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	2	7.00	2
91	May 24 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-2.00	12
92	May 23 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-1.00	5
93	May 22 09	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.00	8
94	May 21 09	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1.00	7
95	May 20 09	2	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	4.00	5
96	May 19 09	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	2.00	9
97	May 17 09	0	0	0	2	2	4	0	1	14.00	0
98	May 16 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	-2.00	4
99	May 14 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	9
100	May 12 09	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	3.00	4
101	May 11 09	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2.00	6
102	May 10 09	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	3.00	11
103	May 09 09	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	3.00	12
104	May 08 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	10
105	May 07 09	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.00	8
106	May 06 09	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	4.00	10
107	May 05 09	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	5.00	7
108	May 04 09	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	2.00	6
109	May 02 09	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	3.00	7
110	May 01 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	10
111	Apr 29 09	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	3	7.00	1
112	Apr 28 09	1	0	0	1	1	3	1	0	11.00	1
113	Apr 27 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	13
114	Apr 25 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	11
115	Apr 24 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	10
116	Apr 23 09	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	4.00	7
117	Apr 21 09	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	3.00	14
118	Apr 18 09	0	2	0	0	3	0	0	1	8.00	9
119	Apr 17 09	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	2.00	15
120	Apr 16 09	0	1	0	0	2	0	0	1	5.00	6
121	Apr 15 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	11
122	Apr 14 09	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	4.00	7
123	Apr 11 09	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	2.00	13
124	Apr 10 09	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1.00	8
125	Apr 09 09	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	12
126	Apr 08 09	0	0	0	1	1	2	0	0	7.00	6
127	Apr 06 09	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.00	11
Totals:		60	30	1	15	59	46	15	40	293.00

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