umpbump.com - 7/10/2009
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Metsblog.com is reporting that the Mets and Braves are swapping outfielders . Jeff Francoeur is Queens-bound while Ryan Church is heading down to Dixie.
Now, there aren’t too many times when I’ve lost my head while writing a post. But let’s add this one to that short list.
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Opinion: Now Batting, No. 12, Jeff Francoeur
metsblog.com 7/11/2009 — Jeff Francoeur will wear No. 12, hit fifth in the lineup and start in right field for the Mets tonight, while Ryan Church is expected to for the Braves as well.
I am still unsure of what to think of this deal, and I suppose I won’t ...
Atlanta Braves Trade Jeff Francoeur to New York Mets for Ryan Church
thebullgator.blogspot.com 7/11/2009 — Jeff Francoeur helped me move once. It’s true. A couple of years ago, my wife (then my girlfriend) came back from a business trip with a gift for me. It was one of those jersey t-shirts. With Francoeur’s name and number on the back. I looked at her like she had hit her head. I hate the ...
Mets Trade Ryan Church For Jeff Francoeur
amazinavenue.com 7/11/2009 —
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by Gregory Smith - AP
Jeff Francoeur will be bringing his style of hard-headed baseball to Queens. (AP Photo/Gregory Smith)
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BBTF's Transaction Oracle Discussion :: Mets - “Acquired” Francoeur
baseballthinkfactory.org 7/10/2009 — Mets - “Acquired” Francoeur New York Mets - Acquired OF Delta Airlines® Presents Jeff Francoeur from the Atlanta Braves for OF Ryan Church . I like trades that are easy to dissect. Ryan Church is a better baseball player than Jeff Francoeur. Ryan ...
More Thoughts On The Jeff Francoeur Trade
amazinavenue.com 7/11/2009 — After reflecting more on the Jeff Francoeur trade and considering the perspectives of the defenders of the move, I'm more convinced it makes no sense. The main arguments for the trade seem to be following:
Jeff Francoeur is a rangier defender, ...
Jeff Francoeur Is Just What The Mets Needed
metsmerizedonline.com 7/27/2009 — When the Mets traded Ryan Church to the Atlanta Braves for Jeff Francoeur, there was an outcry among Mets fans such as I’ve never heard before over a trade that I thought was a great one for the Mets. All of a sudden Ryan Church was looked upon ...
Mets Add Jeff Francoeur in Terrible Trade
nysportsdog.blogspot.com 7/10/2009 — I am just stunned by this.
Francoeur has a .282 OBP this year, and a career OBP of .308.
Moreover, he has 5 HRs this year on over 300 at-bats, and an OPS+ of 68.
Last year, in 599 at-bats he hit...
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What is the Fuss About Francoeur/Church?
nybaseballdigest.com 7/11/2009 — Only in the land of the Mets could a trade like Ryan Church for Jeff Francoeur light up the internet. I was waiting for someone to compare it to Kazmir/Zambrano. This trade doesn’t help the Mets much today, surely doesn’t hurt, and may just work out in the long run.
I thought Ryan ...
My Take on The Francoeur Trade
weretheteamtobeat.com 7/11/2009 — When I first heard about the trade, I wasn’t sure how to react. Two guys who play the same position, have comparable stats, and play solid defense. Traded straight up for each other. You don’t see deals like that very often. And throw in the fact that it was a trade between ...
