December 2011
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THE BEN FRANCISCO TREAT IS GONE. TIME TO CATCH THE...
The Phillies traded Ben Francisco to the Toronto Blue Jays for a minor league lefty in a move to clear money and a spot on the 40 man roster.
That spot will be filled by Dontrelle Willis, known as the D-Train. A former rookie of the year in 2003, the D-Train has been off track as a starter ever since. The Phillies plan to make him a reliever who may fill the lefty specialist role.
Stay tuned.
PHILS STRIKE DEAL WITH LAYNCE NIX.
The Phillies are coming close to finalizing their roster for 2012 with the signing of Laynce Nix. Nix had a .750 OPS with 16 homeruns in 351 plate appearances for the Nationals.
Nix played both corner outfield positions and 9 games at first base.
The Phillies have signed Thome, Wigginton, Schneider and Nix and have one position on the bench to fill, likely Wilson Valdez.
Starting shortstop is...