Outfielder Swap
It proves how bad your team is doing when they trade a player for virtually himself. That's what the Mets did yesterday. They traded Ryan Church for Jeff Francoeur. The only major difference is that Church is lefty and Francoeur is righty. They say Francoeur has a better arm but Church has a cannon too. Also, Francoeur is younger and they hope he can become a big star. I say that won't happen. He is 25, the Braves thought he was the next Mickey Mantle, but he has been mediocre the last two years. The Mets made this deal for the sake of making a deal. They wanted to shake things up. I don't love it, I don't hate it. I'll see how I like it after it pans out.
I saw that trade, Francoeur looks very good, and seems to be a big impact player, good luck with him! Please comment.
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Sometimes a change of scenery is what a player needs to make it big. Good luck to all!
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Looks like Francoeur has made an immediate impact. A couple of RBIs last night, right? I really think that the Mets got the good end of this deal and I question the Braves' sanity in making it in the first place.
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Thanks so much for commenting, and I hope to see great posts in the future out of you... Thanks
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Weird to see a trade between division rivals like that. Looks pretty even to me as well. Church will only hit against righties for Atlanta, as well. You guys have Murphy to fill in for Church against righties, if Delgado gets back.
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My name changed from Birdland to Cal's Corner just to let you know. Thanks
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