Link copied to clipboard
Details on Ben Francisco's contract
Here are details of the contract Phillies rightfielder Ben Francisco agreed to Saturday to avoid arbitration:
Base salary: $1,175,000
Performance incentives: $25,000 each for 400, 450 and 500 plate appearances.
Award bonuses: $25,000 for All-Star election or selection, $50,000 for Most Valuable Player (or $25,000 for second or $15,000 for third), $25,000 for LCS MVP, $50,000 for World Series MVP, $25,000 for Gold Glove, $25,000 for Silver Slugger.
Righthander Kyle Kendrick is the Phillies only other arbitration eligible player. Numbers will be exchanged Tuesday. Hearings begin February 1. Players may sign at any time prior to the hearing.