Farewell Frenchy?

[Guest metsguyinmichigan]

Lots of tweets about Frenchy likely headed to the Rangers today.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

As per Rubin, they've got scouts in Atlanta today:

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 deal would need to be completed today for Frenchy to be eligible for the postseason roster.

[metirish]

I'll drive him, who's coming with me?

[bmfc1]

I hope he can find a dog walker in Texas.

[Guest Edgy DC]

We have precendent for getting actual modest value out of a late-August trade with the Rangers. We dealt Victor Diaz on August 30, 2007 for... organizational catcher Mike Nickeas, already mentioned today!

Nickeas is looking more and more like a 2011 Met --- currently third on the depth charts for next year behind Josh Thole and Omir Santos, and that's third with a big fat bullet considering how terribly Santos has hit this season.

[G-Fafif]

bmfc1 wrote: I hope he can find a dog walker in Texas.

Dog Walker: Texas Ranger

[metirish]

@SI_JonHeyman: trade being discussed would send infielder joaquin arias to #mets for francoeur

[DocTee]

That guy MUST be good. He was traded for A-Rod!

[Guest Edgy DC]

That would be interesting, as Arias got DFA'd when they added Cora.

[seawolf17]

As Casey once said, you gotta have a lot of Latino middle infielders, or else you're gonna have a lot of base hits up the middle. And stolen bases.

[bmfc1]

I found something good about Joaquin Arias: he can play all 4 IF positions:

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/ariasjo01.shtml?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker&utm_campaign=Linker

[batmagadanleadoff]

According to this report, the Rangers already claimed Francoeur off the waiver wire.

Excerpt:

ATLANTA -- According to multiple reports Jeff Francoeur was claimed off waivers by the Rangers, who were discussing a possible deal with the Mets on Tuesday night.

Typical Mets. They'll get rid of him after he did his part to ruin this season.

[batmagadanleadoff]

According to this report, the Rangers already claimed Francoeur off the waiver wire. Excerpt: ATLANTA -- According to multiple reports Jeff Francoeur was claimed off waivers by the Rangers, who were discussing a possible deal with the Mets on Tuesday night. Typical Mets. They'll get rid of him after he did his part to ruin this season.

If we're lucky.

[bmfc1]

KBurkhardtSNY

Francoeur's locker cleaned out. He's outta here. #Mets

[metirish]

@SI_JonHeyman: hearing francoeur is "probably'' gone from mets. heres another sign. RT @SurfingTheMets Francoeur's locker being cleaned out.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

How long until the first bit of "Francoeur-departure-as-latest-bellwether-of-lost-season" hackery? Tomorrow? The weekend?

[bmfc1]

Official - Francoeur to Texas for infielder Joaquin Arias

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

OMAR LUVS LATINZ!

(Also, TRADE THE CORE! And FREDDY COUPONZ!)

[batmagadanleadoff]

Bobby Ojeda on Jeff Francoeur:

"He's just not a good hitter..... That's who he is..... He might be a nice guy, but I need wins....."

[Guest Edgy DC]

Even the satire is depressing.

Joaquin Arias
Bats: R
Throws: R
Plays: ss, 2b, 1b, 3b
Age: 26 and 10 days
Birthplace: Santo Domingo, DR

A throw-in in the big Alex Rodriguez-Alfonso Soriano deal, Arias had been bouncing around and was out of options and designated for assignment. The Rangers were forced to move him or lose him anyhow, so the deal makes a goofy bit of sense for both teams.

Kind of looks like a young Dominican Billy Martin.

[Zvon]

And the Mets knew this was going down and they had him play tonight.
Amazin.
What if he turned an ankle or something.
Totally amazin.

[MFS62]

So, the Mets are getting a guy who was DFAd by a team that signed Alex Cora.
Not a glowing recommendation.
I wonder if he has to be added to the 40 man roster.
Later

[Zvon]

Oh, and bye Jeff. I like you. You are a nice guy.
Loved your arm in right. The best.
Watching you hit drove me absolutely crazy but I did root for you to succeed. And I cheered when you did.
L8r.

[G-Fafif]

Darren Oliver, Darren O'Day, Alex Cora, Jeff Francoeur...I got your postseason Mets substitute right here.

[ashie62]

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: How long until the first bit of "Francoeur-departure-as-latest-bellwether-of-lost-season" hackery? Tomorrow? The weekend?

as we speak.

[G-Fafif]

Ashie62 wrote: How long until the first bit of "Francoeur-departure-as-latest-bellwether-of-lost-season" hackery? Tomorrow? The weekend? as we speak.

John Harper on Wednesday, I'll betcha:

Any team that couldn't respond to the leadership of Alex Cora, Rod Barajas and Jeff Francoeur -- running three respected veterans out of town -- has problems deeper than clubhouse chemistry. It's no wonder a solid citizen like Jason Bay is still dizzy from being exposed to this mess.

[metirish]

Even the satire is depressing. Joaquin Arias Bats: R Throws: R Plays: ss, 2b, 1b, 3b Age: 26 and 10 days Birthplace: Santo Domingo, DR A throw-in in the big Alex Rodriguez-Alfonso Soriano deal, Arias had been bouncing around and was out of options and designated for assignment. The Rangers were forced to move him or lose him anyhow, so the deal makes a goofy bit of sense for both teams. Kind of looks like a young Dominican Billy Martin.

Looks like Kobe in his mug shot.

[Willets Point]

Timed just as the US withdraws from Iraq. Coincidence? I think not!

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Despite my better judgement, I put on WFAN while driving this morning. In between railing (correctly) about the Jets' shoddy treatment of backup QB Kellen Clemens, Carton and Boomer were going off about how nonsensical a move this is, and the message it sends to the fanbase.

I know how we feel, and how most of the informed-fan circles in which I traffic feel, but I wonder: do we have the numbers? Or do most Met fans think Carton's way-- that trading Francoeur (and Barajas and Cora) are "giving up" moves?

[metirish]

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Despite my better judgement, I put on WFAN while driving this morning. In between railing (correctly) about the Jets' shoddy treatment of backup QB Kellen Clemens, Carton and Boomer were going off about how nonsensical a move this is, and the message it sends to the fanbase. I know how we feel, and how most of the informed-fan circles in which I traffic feel, but I wonder: do we have the numbers? Or do most Met fans think Carton's way-- that trading Francoeur (and Barajas and Cora) are "giving up" moves?

I have often wondered the same thing while listening to the tripe. Who are these people, why is this board so different?, are we all senile like Gammons?