weretheteamtobeat.com - 7/11/2009
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Wrong. The trade makes sense on one level. Jeff Francouer has a higher ceiling than Ryan Church. That is undeniable and a good thing to shoot for in a season where it may be time to start being sellers and work towards next season. To look at some of the reasons ...
Mets Play the Odds With Francouer
downswinging.com 7/12/2009 — On Friday, the Mets and Braves made a one-for-one outfielder swap with Ryan Church and Jeff Francouer. On the whole, the deal is basically being characterized as one of those “change of scenery” deals, guys who probably could perform better than they are doing right now. No doubt, ...
New York Mets Trade Ryan Chruch For Jeff Francouer
metspolice.com 7/10/2009 — Went for pizza, came back and wow - Ryan Church (who Jerry clearly didn't like) is gone, and Jeff Francouer is in. Francoeur is 25, with .250 5 and 35. Jeff joins the team tomorrow.
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Fire Omar Minaya
baseballmusings.com 7/11/2009 — Via Rob Neyer , the Mets trade Ryan Church for Jeff Francoeur ! WHAT THE F#$$%#@%$K ?
The Mets just announced minutes ago that they have traded Ryan Church to the Braves for Jeff Francoeur.
Like Church in New York, Francoeur was no longer in ...
Reaction: The Church-for-Francouer Deal
metsblog.com 7/11/2009 — Earlier tonight, the Mets traded OF Ryan Church to the Braves for OF Jeff Francoeur and ‘cash considerations.’
…i understand why the deal was made, i am just not sure it matters or makes total sense… though, i ...
Yes! One Player CAN Make a Difference
nleastchatter.com 7/6/2009 —
Amidst all the debate about the demise of the Mets, one popular statement seems to be that the Mets can’t replace all the parts they are missing with one bat. This to me has to be one of the biggest cop-out statements I have heard this year. This is Omar’s version of ...
Expect Quiet July From Mets
nybaseballdigest.com 7/10/2009 — You have heard from Jon Heyman the reasons why the Mets haven’t made a deal yet. Our good friend Joe Demayo checked in with his sources and it appears that Omar Minaya wants a bat, but is not willing to give up anything for it. The term “stingy” was thrown around in our ...
It's Decision Time Omar
metsfansforever.com 7/8/2009 — Author: Drew Costello
Matt Cerrone on Metsblog.com had a poll this morning asking what should be done about The Mets. Omar Minaya needs to have a plan and stick to it. Here are the scenarios as we head towards the All Star Break as I see them:
Omar Minaya stays put ...
Assessing The Ryan Church For Jeff Francoeur Trade…
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com 7/11/2009 — In rare trade between division rivals, the New York Mets trade OF Ryan Church to the Atlanta Braves for OF Jeff Francoeur.
The Ghost of Moonlight Graham breaks down the trade and offers his opinion on who won...
Mets’ Manuel, Minaya assured they won’t be fired
scoresreport.com 7/21/2009 —
For those Mets fans that were hoping either manager Jerry Manuel or GM Omar Minaya (or both) would be fired after yet another disappointing season in NY, think again .
With nine players on the disabled list, including three members of the Mets’ core, it became apparent early on that ...
OMAR DEALS CHURCH TO RIVAL BRAVES FOR FRANCOEUR —
NY Post: Sports 7/11/2009
> Life exists in the Mets' front office, a more startling potential discovery than green men on Mars. The fact general manager Omar Minaya has a pulse became evident around 6 p.m. yesterday as he announced the Mets had acquired outfielder ...
NEW TEAMMATES FRANC-LY THRILLED —
NY Post: Sports 7/11/2009
> The scouting report on Jeff Francoeur: High energy, aggressive hitter, great teammate. Those were some of the words used about Francoeur inside the Mets clubhouse last night after general manager Omar Minaya traded Ryan Church to the ...
METS FACES RED AFTER BEATING BY CINCINNATI —
NY Post: Sports 7/11/2009
> The Mets toasted Omar Minaya's self-described "shake-up move" last night by getting in one more stinker before Jeff Francoeur's arrival. Minaya's goal in shipping Ryan Church to the Braves for Francoeur was to inject some life into his ...
Mets sinking quickly from contention (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - MLB News 7/11/2009
Hopes were so high when the New York Mets moved into Citi Field. They had a new attitude in a new ballpark. They were going to put consecutive September collapses behind them. And then Mike Pelfrey faced San Diego's Jody Gerut, who three pitches ...
Minaya under microscope —
Newsday.com - Mets 7/12/2009
He is in a whole new territory in a completely different situation. He showed some huge promise a few years ago, but lately the results have been very spotty. Halfway into this baseball season, he has something major to prove and his reputation hinges ...
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