On ,December 12 2011 — The Blue Jays acquire OF Ben Francisco from the Phillies in return form minor league P Frank Gailey. Francisco was made redundant when the Phils acquired Hunter Pence at the trading deadline, while holding on to youngsters Domonic Brown and John Mayberry to serve as back-ups. However, it is now the Jays who have a glut of outfielders following the trade.
[jetpack_subscription_form title=”Subscribe to This Day In Baseball” subscribe_text=”Get our latest Posts in your in box” subscribe_button=”GO” show_subscribers_total=”0″]
This Day In Baseball on Patreon
Own this Day and Be Part of Baseball History
Sources:
