Rangers Considering Jeff Francoeur?
by Eric Simon on Aug 31, 2010 3:57 PM EDT
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In blogger parlance, that trailing question mark means we're knee-deep in the muck of Rumorville, but that doesn't stop Adam Rubin from floating this game-changer.
Two MLB sources told ESPNNewYork.com that the Texas Rangers are looking for a right-handed-hitting outfielder for the bench and are considering Francoeur.
"His name has definitely been talked about," one source said.
The waiver trade deadline expires today so any deal would need to be consummated posthaste.
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I hope this ins't someone's idea of a cruel joke
…I haven’t felt such optimism in months.
It's a game of redeeming features. ~ Bob Murphy
Heck, I'd do it just for cash
To open up a spot for Duda
by Jeffrey Paternostro on Aug 31, 2010 4:22 PM EDT reply actions
Please Texas
Have your bench be Bad Mets players west
I think it's only fair if we give them Failcoeur for Hamilton.
Because they are both naturals
why, don't they have Murphy on the bench
he seems to fill in nicely
Any task BIG or small, Do it well or not at all
He's still rehabbing from the knee injury he sustained on that dirty take-out slide.
Save Jenrry Mejia!
In lobby for Josh Byrnes/Chip Hale as Mets 2011 GM/Manager.
it appears Texas is doing everything possible to win
Any task BIG or small, Do it well or not at all
then why do they want Francoeur???
by Sylow59 on Aug 31, 2010 6:49 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
In my dreams I see Jeff in a Ranger uniform hitting a walk off 2 run Homer against
Mario Rivera in the deciding game of a 1st round playoff sending the Yankees on their evil way and thusly earning his way into the Mets Hall of Fame.
by Putnan Prince on Aug 31, 2010 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
And you know what that would lead to, don't you?
Jeffy and Omar would realize that they had let the Clutchy Clutch of Clutchness get away, and immediately offer him 3/20.
Here's who I hope we get....
Darren Oliver and Darren O’Day. These guys would be great to have in the Mets system. I wonder why we never have guys like these in our system.
haha! excellent post Mookie!
PLEASE GET IT DONE OMAR….I hope it’s more than just a rumor
"Fantasy, reality, science Fiction. Which is which? Who can tell?"
by feslenraster on Aug 31, 2010 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
If you've got a DH
an open roster spot, don’t plan to start him, and are a contender, I think he’d be an excellent addition. He can get the big hit (hush!) and is solid defensively. Good bat against lefties and good glove off the bench. Do it, Texas!!!! Both teams will improve!
"Ehh" glove, "ehh" range, good arm.
Save Jenrry Mejia!
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That would be a good deal...
We could then just DFA Cora again.
by MookieTheCat on Aug 31, 2010 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Almost too obvious actually
We get Endy Chavez back. Omar does love getting guys he had before.
by Jeffrey Paternostro on Aug 31, 2010 5:14 PM EDT reply actions
reply fail. @ MIchkin
Or shall I say, MISCHkin.
Consequences will never be the same.
by NetsMets4Life on Aug 31, 2010 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
So, the Mets could save something like $950K by moving him now?
I guess it’s worth it. Put it in the piggy bank for eating Ollie’s contract.
"Lone Star Ball":http://www.lonestarball.com
They are already debating his merits, and appear to think he’ll be an ok bench bat against lefties.
tell them to tell their management
to make it happen. time is ticking damnit
mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon
Favorite line
He’s the enantiomorph of David Murphy.
Many references to grit already, and some wonder why not all crappy white players are gritty. The speculation is that Casey Kotchman isn’t thought of as gritty because his name is Casey.
oh hell according to lonestarball
it sounds like it’s more likely they acquire Mike Lowell.
mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon
So let me get this straight Texas wants Frenchy for a bench role
And Frenchy has been our starting RF all season. Humm… I wonder how many other Met starters should be Bench players on other teams? Castillo, Tejada, Ike (Should be in triple-A learning to hit the sft stuff.) Blanco,Thole,
to be honest
Beltran as he is right now would not start for a good team.
They will call and make a pitch
Omar will say “uuuuuhm” and they will habg up.
What about
This guy. Mainly because I’d love to see the headline “Francouer traded for Hamburger.”
by dontstopbelieving on Aug 31, 2010 5:52 PM EDT reply actions
This guy is perfect for a number of reasons.
1. Francoeur for Hamburger.
2. He is both a pitcher and an actual Rough Rider (see current team).
3. He’s from St. Paul and probably knows Ike Davis.
4. MSPaint could not keep us down when a Dickey-Burger game was first pitched.
by MookieTheCat on Aug 31, 2010 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I was looking at the TX minor league rosters
The Rough Riders’ pitching staff alone has Chick, Hamburger, and Laughter. Frenchy for Laughter would be pretty good too.
by dontstopbelieving on Aug 31, 2010 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Frenchy for Laughter would be too good to be true.
Save Jenrry Mejia!
In lobby for Josh Byrnes/Chip Hale as Mets 2011 GM/Manager.
Frenchy is really worth nothing...
And I don’t expect this deal to get done. But if it were two awesome players to get would be either Max Ramirez or Mitch Moreland. But Texas would not ever give them up unless their GM is as dumb as Omar or they really have a hankering for some Frenchie fries in Texas.
I don't understand why you expect to get trade for more than nothing.
obviously we’re not getting ramirez or moreland back, personally i think we should throw in 500 k to get anyone t take him.
mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon
I dont expect it
Did you not read what i said? It is just a dream if we could actually get something like that for him. Thats all. I’m just hoping for pie in the sky
Yeah i read
the part where you said his value is really nothing and you don’t expect it to get done. Why do you think he can’t get traded for literally nothing? It happens all the time, especially with players on waivers.
mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon
Because Minaya is an idiot
And won’t be able to get the deal done. He’s asking for Neftali and Lee in return probably
I would take a Longhorn for him
He could be our new catcher or mascot
yea we are doomed
Because Dickey will get 5 years and $50 mil this offseason and Perez will still be with the team even though he doesn’t even play. It makes no sense to pay a guy to not play. How about we pay him to go play somewhere else and try to get something in return
But Gina, realistically
how valuable is a 5th outfielder who plays defense and can hit lefties?
"Fantasy, reality, science Fiction. Which is which? Who can tell?"
slightly more valuable than i am on the bench
although I like to think I could be as much of a smiley clubhouse presence as he is
Somewhere between 1m and 2m for a season.
Unless the Rangers are feeling desperate I can’t imagine they wouldn’t want the Mets to pick up some salary, whereas the Mets probably feel like he’s worth a C prospect and no pickup of any salary. I suppose it all comes down to how much the Wilpons feel they need the 950k or some fraction thereof.
I’m betting it gets done.
clubhouse presence is overrated
if you can’t play you are creating a vortex of suck
"Fantasy, reality, science Fiction. Which is which? Who can tell?"
We are getting arias
They just announced it during the Texas broadcast- frenchy be gone
Jerry and Omar assclowns for life
by Ghost of seven in a row on Aug 31, 2010 10:40 PM EDT reply actions
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