http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/15/phillies-ben-francisco-avoid-arbitation-with-one-year-deal/ Baseball. Baseball. And then a bit more baseball. Wed, 22 May 2013 06:30:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/15/phillies-ben-francisco-avoid-arbitation-with-one-year-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-104752 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 15:25:16 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=35359#comment-104752 I’d line Chooch up right behind Howard. He’s proven he’s got what it takes. Then change the order when Chooch gets a day off.

]]> http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/15/phillies-ben-francisco-avoid-arbitation-with-one-year-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-104747 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 06:04:10 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=35359#comment-104747 what are u talking about he will get more quality pitches and more oppurtunities to hit with people on base batting behind Howard then whoever would be in the 5th or 6th position.

]]> http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/15/phillies-ben-francisco-avoid-arbitation-with-one-year-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-104743 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 01:14:33 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=35359#comment-104743 Francisco was one of few guys that had some quality swings in the playoffs. I like his chances to succeed in 2011, but it’s a shame he might have to hit 5th. His chances for success would be better in the 6 or 7 hole.

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