The Mets have acquired OF Jeff Francoeur and cash from the Braves in exchange for OF Ryan Church.
Francoeur, who is eligible for arbitration after this season, is batting .250 with 5 HR and 35 RBI this season.
I didn't like the deal when I first heard it, but upon looking more closely, I think it's a good deal…the Mets needed to shake up the roster…the potential francoeur has is much greater than that of church, plus the Mets lose nothing on the defensive side…
The way I see it, they're very similar players. Both are about .265-.280 hitters, with 20-25 HR power. Francouer is 5 years younger. Francouer is under arby, Church isn't. I'll take Frenchy.