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Headlines   • White Sox offer Cabrera arbitration   • Astros decline arbitration to four players   • Jays owner Rogers dead at 75   • 2008 Houston Astros Roster   • 2008 Milwaukee Brewers Roster   • Mets' Perez offered arbitration   • Phillies pass on arbitration for Burrell, Moyer   • Mariners' Ibanez offered arbitration   • A's don't offer arbitration to Thomas

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Headlines   • AFC South: Where would the Colts be without Dungy?   • AFC West: Do Chiefs Have Worst-to-First Potential in '09?   • AFC East: Dolphins on the Brink   • Quinn to undergo surgery   • Pigskin Prognosticators - Week Thirteen   • The Sports Network's Pro Football Rankings   • Marvelous Monday night debut: Slaton carries Texans past Jags   • NFL Game Summary - Jacksonville at Houston   • NFL Inactives (Monday, December 1, 2008)

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Headlines   • Beasley comes up big as Heat shock Warriors in OT   • NBA Game Summary - Miami at Golden State   • Pierce keys Celtics' ninth straight win   • NBA Game Summary - Orlando at Boston   • Richardson paces Bobcats over Timberwolves   • NBA Game Summary - Minnesota at Charlotte   • McGrady on the shelf for another week   • James, Paul named NBA Players of the Month   • Wolves lose Brewer for remainder of season

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Headlines   • Blue Jackets put Torres on IR again   • Columbus' Mason named top rookie for November   • Oilers recall Schremp   • Lightning recall Szczechura, Smolenak   • National Hockey League Game Capsules   • Toronto rallies past Kings   • NHL Game Summary - Toronto at Los Angeles   • Former NHLer Martin dies in drowning accident   • NHL Game Summary - Colorado at Minnesota

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Headlines   • 2008 Women's College Individual Golf Rankings   • 2008 Men's College Individual Golf Rankings   • This Week in Golf - December 3rd through December 8th   • Minimal changes in women's world rankings   • Pampling to No. 59 in world rankings   • Choi wins Skins Game with $415,000   • Sorenstam leads International team to Lexus Cup title   • Sweden runs away with World Cup title   • Pampling topples Fraser in Australian Masters playoff

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Headlines   • Johnson clinches another Nextel Cup championship   • Three-Peat: Johnson captures record-tying third-straight Cup title   • 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Results/Schedule   • NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Ford 400 Preview   • Johnson on the brink of third-straight title with Phoenix win   • Johnson on the brink of third consecutive title with Phoenix win   • NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 Preview   • Fuel strategy pays off for Edwards with Texas victory   • NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Dickies 500 Preview

News Stories Things continue to go well for Barbaro Inaugural St. Louis Derby draws 12 Wagers to be refunded from 3rd "Jug" future pool Lava Man captures Pacific Classic Lava Man one to beat in Pacific Classic New harness track set to open in Pennsylvania Total Truth morning line favorite in 3rd "Jug" future pool Barbaro well enough to go outside

Player Search Player name: Or choose a letter: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z Team: Select a Team Arizona Diamondbacks Atlanta Braves Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox Chicago Cubs Chicago White Sox Cincinnati Reds Cleveland Indians Colorado Rockies Detroit Tigers Florida Marlins Houston Astros Kansas City Royals Los Angeles Angels Los Angeles Dodgers Milwaukee Brewers Minnesota Twins Montreal Expos New York Mets New York Yankees Oakland Athletics Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates San Diego Padres San Francisco Giants Seattle Mariners St. Louis Cardinals Tampa Bay Devil Rays Texas Rangers Toronto Blue Jays Position: Select a Position Catchers First Basemen Second Basemen Third Basemen Short Stop Outfielders Designated Hitters Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Ben Francisco #12 | Outfielder | Cleveland Indians Height: 6-1    Weight:     Throws: R    Bats: R Born: Oct 23, 1981, Santa Ana, CA Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 29 30 01 02 03 04 05   Profile     Player News     Articles     Split Stats     Game Log     Eligibility     Player Comparison   2008 Statistics Period G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB HBP K SH SF AVG OBP SLG Yesterday 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Last 7 Days 6 20 3 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 5 0 0 .150 .261 .300 Last 14 Days 10 32 6 7 3 0 1 2 0 0 5 1 8 1 0 .219 .342 .406 Last 21 Days 15 50 7 9 5 0 1 3 0 0 7 1 12 1 0 .180 .293 .340 2008 121 447 65 119 32 0 15 54 4 3 40 6 86 2 4 .266 .332 .438 Projected 2007 Statistics AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB K AVG 46 6 13 1 0 1 6 0 0 4 8 .283 Games Played By Position Period C DH 1B 2B 3B SS LF CF RF OF Last 7 Days 0 2 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 4 Last 14 Days 0 2 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 8 Last 21 Days 0 3 0 0 0 0 12 0 1 12 2008 0 15 0 0 0 0 83 2 32 104 Career Stats Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB K AVG OBP SLG 2007 CLE 25 62 10 17 5 0 3 12 0 2 3 19 .274 .303 .500 2008 CLE 121 447 65 119 32 0 15 54 4 3 40 86 .266 .332 .438 Career 146 509 75 136 37 0 18 66 4 5 43 105 .267 .329 .446 Player Notes August 26, 2008 The Indians put the 10-4 win on the field against the Tigers this evening, thanks in large part to outfielder Ben Francisco. Francisco went 3-for-5 with two homers on the night, totaling four RBIs and two runs scored. August 11, 2008 Ben Francisco was the Indians best hitter on Monday night with two hits, three runs and three RBI. Other Indians with two RBI included Ryan Grako, Andy Gonzalez, Sal Fasano and Asdrubal Cabrera. August 3, 2008 Ben Francisco had one hit, his 11th home run of the season for the Indians. July 30, 2008 Cleveland took it on the chin, suffering the heartbreaking 14-12 loss to the Detroit Tigers after 13 innings, though designated hitter Ben Francisco did what he could to reverse fortunes. Francisco went 4-for-7 at the dish, hitting two homers to total two RBIs and two runs scored. July 10, 2008 Ben Francisco had a career best four RBI on Thursday night as the Indians stopped a 10-game losing streak with a 13-2 victory over the Rays.