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So Far, So Good for Ruben Amaro, Jr.

After the Philadelphia Phillies won the 2008 World Series championship, highly respected general manager Pat Gillick decided to step down. A few days later, the reins of the franchise were handed to rookie general manager Ruben Amaro, Jr., who had been serving as Gillick's right-hand man for the past three...

Phillies Get Lee in Blockbuster Swap

The Phillies have landed left-hander Cliff Lee of the Indians. FanHouse first reported that, according to a major league source, the clubs were "very" close to deal that would send Lee to Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon. The Phillies also got outfielder Ben Francisco to bolster its right-handed bench, while sending...

Roto Rush: The Rangers Can Pitch?

Poppin' out the box scores and right into your cubicle, the Roto Rush is your double espresso shot of fantasy baseball advice every weekday.With a starting rotation containing Kevin Millwood, Vicente Padilla, Matt Harrison, Scott Feldman and Brandon McCarthy, it's pretty safe to say many mixed leagues went through draft or...

Fantasy Baseball Preview: The Indians

Fantasy baseball draft season is coming, so you best be prepared by delving through every major player on each team. Fantasy FanHouse is here to help with a quick once-over. Meet the... Team that should have more doctors on staff. Lofty expectations turned sour when major keys to the Indians lineup went down with injury...

The Royals and Indians Talking Trade

The Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Indians may both call the AL Central home, but apparently that isn't going to stop them from trying to work out a trade that would help both teams. You see, the Royals feel like they need to improve their offense, and while they're at it, they'd like to move David DeJesus to left field,...

BenFrancisco News From the Web

05/25/12 Jays make slew of roster moves Source: The London Free Press - London ON - Canada The Toronto Blue Jays on Friday placed outfielder Ben Francisco on the 15-day disabled list and optioned pitcher Evan Crawford to triple-A Las Vegas.
05/20/12 Blue Jays to monitor Francisco's hamstring Source: MLB - Toronto Blue Jays Ben Francisco was forced to leave Sunday's series finale against the Mets in the sixth inning of the Blue Jays' 6-5 loss after feeling tightness in his left hamstring.