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Can Maikel Franco's closed stance save him? - The Good Phight
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Open Discussion: Week of January 14, 2018
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Phillies closer Hector Neris feels for close friend Maikel Franco after demotion to triple A
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Reds vs. Pirates Series Preview: Not your father's Pittsburgh Pirates - Red Reporter
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What should the Phillies do with Maikel Franco? Phillies Nation - Your source for Philadelphia Phillies news, opinion, history, rumors, events, and other fun stuff.
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2024 MLB Draft: Top 200 High School Prospects - Levi Sterling, Owen Hall, Joey Oakie, Ryan Sloan surging - Future Stars Series
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Mike Schmidt 14,000 Phillies
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Phillies face decision on Maikel Franco
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The Phillies Room: January 2015
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Tim Flannery steps down as third base coach - Giants Extra
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Yanks Fall as Phillies Rookie Maikel Franco Continues Onslaught - The New York Times
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Phillies demote struggling third baseman Maikel Franco to minors in surprising roster move