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Ben Francisco | Designated Hitter

Team:	New York Yankees
Age / DOB:	(31) / 10/23/1981
Ht / Wt:	6'1' / 190
Bats / Throws:	Right / Right
College:	UCLA
Contract:	view contract details [x] 2013: Minor League Contract
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Ben Francisco went 0-for-4 as the Yankees' No. 2 hitter in Monday's loss.

Francisco had a nice spring, but then the Yankees gave him four at-bats in two weeks and he's been useless since his role expanded a week ago. What makes the usage especially odd as he hasn't had even one start in the outfield (he's played a total of three innings there). If the Yankees aren't going to put him to use there, they should be able to find a better bat for his bench spot. Apr 22 - 10:47 PM

Ben Francisco goes hitless in loss
Apr 22 - 10:47 PM
Ben Francisco serving as Yankees' DH
Apr 1 - 9:24 AM
Francisco makes Yankees' roster
Mar 29 - 5:57 PM
Ben Francisco homers twice against Tigers
Mar 23 - 5:18 PM

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Ben Francisco - DH - Yankees

Ben Francisco is serving as the Yankees' designated hitter in Monday's season-opener against the Red Sox.

The Yankees are limping into the 2013 regular season. Brett Gardner is leading off and playing center, and is followed by Eduardo Nunez (SS), Robinson Cano (2B), Kevin Youkilis (1B), Vernon Wells (LF), Francisco (DH), Ichiro Suzuki (RF), Jayson Nix (3B) and Francisco Cervelli (C). CC Sabathia will be on the bump.

Source: Bryan Hoch on Twitter

Apr 1 - 9:24 AM

Ben Francisco - DH - Yankees

Yankees purchased the contract of OF Ben Francisco from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Francisco latched on with the Yankees earlier this month after he was given his release by the Indians. He's likely to get at-bats in left field against left-handed pitching, but that doesn't leave much room for fantasy value.

Mar 29 - 5:57 PM

Ben Francisco - DH - Yankees

Ben Francisco hit his first two homers of the spring Saturday versus the Tigers.

Francisco, who was signed to a minor league contract on March 11, is 14-for-40 with 10 extra-base hits in 18 games for the Indians and Yankees this spring. He's likely to make the Bombers as a left fielder against left-handers.

Mar 23 - 5:18 PM

Ben Francisco - DH - Yankees

Yankees signed OF Ben Francisco to a minor league contract.

Francisco requested and was granted his release from the Indians in order to pursue what it a better opportunity for him. He should have no trouble earning a roster spot and could receive a good amount of playing time in left field while Curtis Granderson is sidelined.

Mar 11 - 3:18 PM

Ben Francisco - DH - Yankees

Mike Puma of the New York Post reports that the Mets have "preliminary" interest in Ben Francisco.

It confirms earlier speculation from Andy Martino of the New York Daily News. Francisco, who was released by the Indians Monday, is also drawing interest from the Yankees. He should catch on somewhere soon.

Source: Mike Puma on Twitter

Mar 11 - 3:16 PM

Ben Francisco - DH - Yankees

The New York Post's Joel Sherman reports that the Yankees are interested in Ben Francisco.

Francisco asked for and was given his release by the Indians earlier Monday, so he should sign on somewhere soon. Andy Martino of the New York Daily News suspects that the Mets might also be interested in him. Francisco has batted .400/.520/.700 this spring.

Source: Joel Sherman on Twitter

Mar 11 - 1:55 PM

Ben Francisco - DH - Yankees

Indians released OF Ben Francisco.

Francisco requested the release. It's not clear if he has a chance to catch on with another major league club or if he might be pursuing an overseas opportunity. He batted .400/.520/.700 with the Indians this spring.

Mar 11 - 12:58 PM

Ben Francisco - DH - Yankees

Indians signed OF Ben Francisco to a minor league contract.

He'll be in big league camp in spring training and has a good shot at cracking the Opening Day roster. Francisco batted just .240/.285/.385 with four homers and a .670 OPS last season between the Blue Jays, Astros and Rays. He's a career .257/.326/.425 hitter across six seasons.

Jan 21 - 3:31 PM

Ben Francisco - DH - Yankees

Ben Francisco's agent, John Boggs, told Mark Hale of the New York Post that the Yankees and Mets are among the teams who have expressed interest in his client.

Boggs says three other teams are interested and that he and is client are looking for the "best opportunity" and "who will offer the most at-bats." While Francisco is a right-handed hitting outfielder, he has been marginally better against right-handed pitchers during his career. The 31-year-old batted just .240/.285/.385 with four homers and a .670 OPS last season between the Blue Jays, Astros and Rays.

Source: Mark Hale on Twitter

Jan 8 - 11:13 AM

Ben Francisco - DH - Yankees

The Giants have spoken to Ben Francisco's agent, John Boggs.

The San Francisco Chronicle's John Shea thinks they're looking at him as a possible platoon partner with Gregor Blanco in left field. Francisco has actually been a better hitter against right-handers in his career, though, and batted only .234/.282/.402 overall in 2012.

Source: John Shea on Twitter

Tue, Dec 4, 2012 07:26:00 PM

Ben Francisco - DH - Yankees

Rays executive vice president Andrew Friedman said the team "still definitely has interest" in Ben Francisco.

The Rays non-tendered Francisco last week, but they wouldn't mind having him back on a lesser deal. The 31-year-old outfielder batted just .240/.285/.385 with four homers, 15 RBI and a .670 OPS in 192 plate appearances this past season.

Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter

Mon, Dec 3, 2012 08:46:00 PM

Ben Francisco - DH - Yankees

Rays non-tendered OF Ben Francisco.

Francisco was the Rays' only non-tender. The 31-year-old outfielder batted just .240/.285/.385 with four homers, 15 RBI and a .670 OPS in 192 plate appearances this past season between the Blue Jays, Astros and Rays. He may have to settle for a spring training invite this winter.

Sat, Dec 1, 2012 12:20:00 AM

Ben Francisco - DH - Yankees

Rays acquired OF Ben Francisco from the Astros for a player to be named later.

Francisco is batting just .242/.292/.370 with two home runs, seven RBI and a .662 OPS in 144 plate appearances this season between Houston and Toronto, but he has been a useful outfielder in the past. The 30-year-old will be eligible for the postseason roster if the Rays make it that far.

Fri, Aug 31, 2012 09:17:00 PM

Ben Francisco - DH - Yankees

Ben Francisco was scratched from Wednesday's lineup with right wrist discomfort.

The Astros went with an outfield of Fernando Martinez, Brandon Barnes and Jimmy Paredes instead. It's not clear at this point how long Francisco might be sidelined.

Source: Zachary Levine on Twitter

Wed, Aug 29, 2012 08:32:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
Pos	Role	Name
C	1	Francisco Cervelli D.L. Francisco Cervelli will have the stitches removed from his right hand Tuesday. Cervelli fractured his hand late last month when he was struck by a foul tip. His cast is expected to come off in three weeks while he's about five weeks away from baseball activities. Chris Stewart and Austin Romine will continue to split catching duties for now. May 7
	2	Chris Stewart Sidelined Chris Stewart (groin) estimated Monday that it will be likely be a few more days before he's ready to return to the lineup. Stewart injured his left groin on an awkward slide into third base last Thursday and hasn't played since. An MRI came back negative, so he's optimistic that he'll avoid a trip to the disabled list. Austin Romine will continue to handle the load behind the plate for now. May 20
	3	Austin Romine
1B	1	Mark Teixeira D.L. Mark Teixeira (wrist) went 1-for-2 with a walk Monday in his first extended spring training game. Teixeira reported feeling "good" on his personal Twitter feed afterward. The first baseman is currently aiming to be activated from the disabled list by May 31, but the Yankees are at the top of the American League East standings and could decide to play it safe by letting his minor league rehab assignment linger into early June. Teixeira is on his way back from a torn tendon sheath. May 20
	2	Lyle Overbay
2B	1	Robinson Cano
	2	Alberto Gonzalez
SS	1	Derek Jeter D.L. Derek Jeter (ankle) is close to getting the walking boot on his left foot removed again. Jeter had a routine checkup recently and was told his left ankle is healing. Once the boot is removed, he'll be eased into baseball activities again. The future Hall of Famer won't be an option at shortstop for the Yankees until after the All-Star break. May 16
	2	Eduardo Nunez D.L. Yankees placed SS Eduardo Nunez on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 6, with a rib cage injury. Nunez recently resumed swinging a bat, but he's obviously still not feeling well enough to be playing. The Yankees will continue to roll with Jayson Nix at shortstop, with Alberto Gonzalez getting called up to provide infield depth. May 12
	3	Jayson Nix
	4	Reid Brignac
3B	1	Alex Rodriguez D.L. Alex Rodriguez (hip) hit off a tee and ran Wednesday in a 40-man workout at the Yankees' complex in Tampa. Rodriguez was cleared for baseball activities last weekend and is now easing into heavy workouts down in Florida. The veteran third baseman is not targeting a specific return date but should be available sometime around the All-Star break if everything goes according to plan. He is on his way back from January hip surgery. May 9
	2	Kevin Youkilis D.L. Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Kevin Youkilis (back) will take batting practice "pretty soon." Youkilis has hit off a tee and taken soft-toss and is nearing the next step. The Yankees haven't set a timetable for his return, but it's looking like he'll probably be back sometime in late May or early June. May 17
	3	David Adams
LF	1	Curtis Granderson
	2	Vernon Wells
CF	1	Brett Gardner
RF	1	Ichiro Suzuki
	2	Ben Francisco
DH	1	Travis Hafner
Starting Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
S	1	CC Sabathia
	2	Hiroki Kuroda
	3	Andy Pettitte D.L. Yankees placed LHP Andy Pettitte on the 15-day disabled list with a strained trapezius muscle. Pettitte suffered the injury during Thursday's start against the Mariners. It's believed to be minor, but the Yankees don't want to take any chances with the 40-year-old southpaw. Vidal Nuno is slated to replace him on the active roster and will likely get a start or two. May 17
	4	Phil Hughes
	5	Ivan Nova D.L. Yankees manager Joe Girardi indicated that Ivan Nova (triceps, side) is slated to pitch Monday in Tampa. Nova, currently sidelined with triceps inflammation, experienced discomfort in his upper back while playing catch over the weekend. However, it apparently wasn't a major setback. The assumption is that he'll pitch in extended spring training on Monday, though there's nothing official on that yet. David Phelps will continue to fill his spot in the rotation for now. May 16
	6	David Phelps
	7	Michael Pineda D.L. Michael Pineda (shoulder) is scheduled to throw 50 pitches Friday, either in extended spring training or an intrasquad game. Yankees manager Joe Girardi didn't disclose any plans about a rehab assignment, but he expects Pineda to pitch in the majors at some point this summer. "We’ll continue to build him up," said Girardi. "Starters, as you know, take a lot longer than relievers because you have to get them to 100 pitches. For a kid that hasn’t pitched in a couple of years, that’s something you may want to see a couple of times to make sure he’s ready to go every fifth day." May 16
	8	Vidal Nuno
Relief Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
R	1	Mariano Rivera
	2	David Robertson
	3	Boone Logan
	4	Joba Chamberlain D.L. Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Thursday that Joba Chamberlain (oblique) needs at least one more rehab appearance before coming off the disabled list. Chamberlain gave up two hits in a scoreless frame Tuesday night for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, but the Yankees think he needs more work before returning. The 27-year-old has been sidelined since late April with an oblique strain. May 16
	5	Shawn Kelley
	6	Adam Warren
	7	Cesar Cabral D.L. Cesar Cabral (elbow) threw a scoreless inning Wednesday in an extended spring training game. Cabral worked around a single by Delmon Young to complete the frame. The 24-year-old left-hander missed all of 2012 with a stress fracture in his elbow. It's not clear when he'll begin an official minor league rehab assignment. Apr 17
	8	Preston Claiborne
	9	Dellin Betances

Headlines

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David Adams (3B)	Colin Curtis (OF)	Boone Logan (R)	Andy Pettitte (S)	CC Sabathia (S)
Dellin Betances (R)	Ben Francisco (DH)	Damaso Marte (R)	David Phelps (R)	Chris Stewart (C)
Russell Branyan (1B)	Brett Gardner (OF)	Adam Miller (R)	Michael Pineda (S)	Ichiro Suzuki (OF)
Reid Brignac (3B)	Curtis Granderson (OF)	Sergio Mitre (R)	Burt Reynolds (3B)	Mark Teixeira (1B)
Cesar Cabral (R)	Travis Hafner (DH)	Jayson Nix (3B)	Mariano Rivera (R)	Luis Vizcaino (R)
Robinson Cano (2B)	Phil Hughes (S)	Ivan Nova (S)	David Robertson (R)	Adam Warren (R)
Francisco Cervelli (C)	Derek Jeter (SS)	Eduardo Nunez (SS)	Alex Rodriguez (3B)	Vernon Wells (OF)
Joba Chamberlain (R)	Shawn Kelley (R)	Vidal Nuno (S)	Austin Romine (C)	Kevin Youkilis (3B)
Preston Claiborne (R)	Hiroki Kuroda (S)	Lyle Overbay (1B)

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