Pierzynski 12 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 The Mets are giving Franco a two-year deal to lure him from the division rival Braves, for whom Franco has played since 2001. Franco is expected to back up Carlos Delgado at first base and serve as a pinch-hitter off the bench. His deal also could include a position with the club when his playing career is over. Franco has a past relationship with Mets general manager Omar Minaya and special assistant Sandy Johnson, both of whom were with Texas when Franco played for the Rangers from 1989 to '93. Franco batted .275 for the Braves last season with nine home runs in 233 at-bats. He has played 21 years in the majors, and also has made stops in Japan, Mexico and Korea. http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/5149296 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 How old would he be at the end of that deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Dec 8, 2005 -> 04:38 PM) How old would he be at the end of that deal? i'm pretty sure "officially" he would be 49 or 50, but really who knows... it's awesome to see him play though, with TBS I saw a good amount of Braves games, and the guy can still contribute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Jose Valentin AND Julio Franco on the same roster? The other teams in the NL East should just concede now. That thing is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Sox Josh Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Wish the Braves would've kept him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 I believe he will be listed as 48 when that deal would end, which means he will actually be 58. It's amazing he's still a nice bench player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Dec 8, 2005 -> 04:50 PM) I believe he will be listed as 48 when that deal would end, which means he will actually be 58. It's amazing he's still a nice bench player. He just turned 47 in august so he will be 49... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch and Judy Garland Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 I remember watching Farnsworth face him when he was a Cub. Franco obviously can't turn on a fastball anymore. What does Farns do? Throws him fastballs away and Franco just drops the bat and ropes a double to the opposite field. Smart hitter given his limitations. Also proof what hard work and body maintenance can do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Julio has become one of my favorite players. The guy can still hit and he's very fun to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Do the Mests sign friggin everyone. Did you see the list of guys they did not offer arbitration to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjm676 Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Dec 8, 2005 -> 04:38 PM) How old would he be at the end of that deal? About as old as Willie Randolph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg The Bull Luzinski Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Dec 8, 2005 -> 05:41 PM) Jose Valentin AND Julio Franco on the same roster? The other teams in the NL East should just concede now. That thing is over. ... Jose Valentin ... anybody still miss our "team leader"??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 QUOTE(Greg The Bull Luzinski @ Dec 9, 2005 -> 02:08 PM) ... Jose Valentin ... anybody still miss our "team leader"??? That's right--Hoser led the team in E-6s and E-5s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUKE_CLEVELAND Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Does this deal include a rocking chair and blanket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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