Look, down at Citizens Bank Park! It’s a bird. It’s a plane. Wait, no, it’s . . . Andres Blanco and Jeff Francoeur?
Yep, believe it or not, two of the Phillies’ most valuable players in 2015 have been these two “super utility” players; two journeymen veterans who have achieved much more than many thought they could contribute.
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Let’s start with the newer of the two. Francoeur was signed to a minor league deal last November to fight for a spot on the Phillies’ roster when spring training began.