Royals Close To Signing Jeff Francoeur
by gondeee on Dec 8, 2010 11:48 AM EST
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As sure as the sun sets, the most inevitable move in Major League baseball (history) is about to happen -- The Royals and Dayton Moore are going to sign Jeff Francoeur. Ken Rosenthal reports that the two sides are nearing a one-year deal with a possible club option year. The Royals and Francoeur, made for each other. Kansas City already has five former Braves on its roster, plus former Braves coaches Glenn Hubbard, Chino Cadahia, and Manager Ned Yost.
I really hesitated to put up a story about this, seeing as how we should thoroughly be over Francoeur by now, but I still slow down to gawk at every car wreck I see, so why not this one.
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It's good to know...
that there is work available in the Majors for the white, baptist version of Pedro Cerrano…
by TBuzz on Dec 8, 2010 11:59 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
It is very bad to steal Joe Boo's rum...
It is very bad!
Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?
ATTENTION CITIZENS: DAN UGGLA IS NOT A THIRD BASEMAN. That is all.
I thought he was a goalie...
"The truth will set you free. But not until it is finished with you." ~ David Foster Wallace
Jesus was Deion Sanders and Bo Jackson.
by king of games on Dec 8, 2010 3:13 PM EST up reply actions
Jesus saves.
And takes half damage.
by !Vive la Francoeur! on Dec 8, 2010 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
I can understand this.
Compared to Jason Kendall and Yuniesky Betancourt, Frenchy is actually pretty good.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
Well, he’ll get a chance to play everyday until even the Royals figure out he shouldn’t.
-Yellow Jackets, Braves, Falcons, Hawks, and Thrashers fan!
Which if you ask me...
was a deciding factor vs. a deal with the Phillies or other quality team.
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
ummmm, i'll play
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The Awful
by apoxonbothyourhouses on Dec 8, 2010 12:21 PM EST up reply actions
Frenchy
As one who is a recent, but loyal Braves fan, I don’t understand the reasoning behind the Francoeur comments…is it his because he let down the fans by leaving, that he refused to make adjustments to his game in order to succeed? Is it because he is a Georgia boy who left?
Seriously, let me know…
Thanks
He didnt leave
We got rid of him after watching him crap his pants for a full year. He pretty much refused to make adjustments and when the team decided to send him to the minors to work on things, he pouted like a baby.
Im just glad his ego was too big to let him sign the contract the Braves offered to buy out his arb years.
"If I have asthma, they won't let me scuba. And if I can’t scuba, then what’s this all been about?? What am I working toward??"
"You look like you should be married to one of the San Diego Padres."
It's because...
His approach to hitting is all wrong and he refuses to acknowledge it as such. He simultaneously pulls his ego into the mix, insisting that he’s a full-time player when he’s anything but at this point.
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
He didn't get a say in leaving...
so you can’t fault him for that. I would say a lot of it is his inability to adjust his hitting approach, his terrible attitude when he was demoted to AA (which was short-lived because of injuries) to fix his swing. Other teams are taking a chance on what we tried to fix for 3 years after his rookie year…
He didn't leave. He was traded. His attitude sucked, and I can only speak for myself, but
I was done with him when he turned down that contract and acted like he was above the team when he complained about being sent to the minors.
Everything else has already been said
All you really have to do is look at his career OBP.
by E-Lizz on Dec 8, 2010 12:32 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
But don’t expect to find that on the scoreboard.
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
by cthabeerman on Dec 8, 2010 12:33 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
It’s because he was terrible at baseball, but insisted that it was everyone else who was bad.
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Dec 9, 2010 3:32 AM EST up reply actions
Rosenthal...
Also reporting that the Yanks are in a face-to-face meeting with Crawford today.
He mentions they could ink both Crawford AND Cliff Lee, if they either trade an OF and/or Pettite retires.
If this happens…. could Gardner become available? Or is that simply wishful thinking on my part? Obviously he’s super cheap…
Gardner could become available
That would be interesting.
by apoxonbothyourhouses on Dec 8, 2010 12:24 PM EST up reply actions
Could be...
But there are also 28 other teams in the league that would be falling over themselves to get Gardner.
We probably have as much to offer them as anyone else, but I doubt we offer as much as everyone else to get him…and I’m okay with that.
If the price is right (which will still likely be higher than value), then we make the move. If not, we move on. That’s the advantage of having your team set by early December.
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
I figured...
I’m not overly excited about the prospects of having Nate penciled in as a sure starter.
I would think they would try to trade one of their veteran outfielders first. When a team spends that much on payroll they have to keep cheap talent wherever they can if they are productive.
by king of games on Dec 8, 2010 1:08 PM EST up reply actions
"I really hesitated to put up a story about this..."
Ah gondee. Embrace the horror. You know you love it.
SOCIALMEDIA:"FACEBOOK" DOWN, MUST FIND NEW WAYS TO DEEPSTALK AREA FEMALES FOR HUMAN GANT RON TO SEX AKA DONG AFTER BRAVES ATL LOSSES --CyborgHanson48
Contract details being reported...
1 year deal with a salary of..one 1980 Star War’s storm trooper figurine and the removal of OBP from the score board..
The poster formerly known as: SidKotchman
by SidGlaus on Dec 8, 2010 12:36 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
We have a winner!
Why it’s Luke, and Obi-Wan, and my favorite, Chewie! They’re all here!
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Now we’re in the dregs.
Morgan: Do you think I could come into the clubhouse after the game and display my ass for both those veterans and the younger guys?
Baker: Well, Joe, you are on the payroll of the team, and you're a legend, so I suppose — holy shit!
[Joe has appeared next to Dusty, in the dugout, completely naked]
Morgan: Hey.
My cat's breath smells like cat food.
"If you were going to make a Mount Rushmore of managers, Bobby's one of them."
-Mike Scioscia
by The Keith Lockhart Era on Dec 9, 2010 1:06 AM EST up reply actions
He was promised a new Toyota
Shoulda read the fine print.
ATTENTION CITIZENS: DAN UGGLA IS NOT A THIRD BASEMAN. That is all.
thank goodness he went to the AL
he woulda cost us like 3 wins a year
Or Melky “Get to the choppah!” Cabrera.
by king of games on Dec 8, 2010 1:16 PM EST up reply actions
I have to say,
I was more than a little concerned when on the the third day of winter meetings I go to TC to see a big picture of Failcouer.
Are you a figment of my imagination, or am I a figment of yours?
ill tell you what though
if he could have kept it up, a prime francoeur and a prime heyward in the corners of our outfield would have been insane. an ‘06-’07 frenchy and a ’11—> heyward would be nuts..
AND if Schaffer didnt break his wrist! we would have won the world series last year..
that could have been the best defensive and best offensive outfield in baseball.. damnit! haha we had one of the worst!
And if Escobar could have kept his shit together!
add Prado, Freeman, McSupermann, and a healthy chipper…
Just goes to show ya…I am not sure what haha, but damnit!
damnit! here's my "if shit went right" '11 lineup
schaffer (20 homers 20 SB)
Prado (18 hr 370 obp—what i would have expected last year w no injuries to him or chipper)
Chipper (i better not, but lemme say at least 380+OBP)
Heyward (30 hr 100 rbi .400 obp 27 WAR)
Francoeur (if he became the 30 homer hitter he should have been! 100 RBI guy)
Mccann (25 HR, we know McCann)
Escobar (’09 escobar preferrably)
Freeman (gonna be good)
huh?
Hubbard and Chino are with the Royals? That’s kinda weird.
I have a feeling they will take Diamond in the Rule 5 draft.
by drumzalicious on Dec 8, 2010 1:12 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Medlen has been cleared to begin light throwing.
"Tony Gwynn made sacrifices. Cal Ripken made sacrifices. I'm not sure Derek Jeter made sacrifices given the ungodly deep pockets the Yankees have." - Chipper Jones
by MBL1 on Dec 8, 2010 1:14 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Good to know
*Just Chill* when things start to look a bit difficult-don't panic as you take away your ability to think straight. Go Braves! Go Dawgs! Go Falcons!
nah nah nah nah nah nah, nah nah nah, Heeeey Jude
"Tony Gwynn made sacrifices. Cal Ripken made sacrifices. I'm not sure Derek Jeter made sacrifices given the ungodly deep pockets the Yankees have." - Chipper Jones
by MBL1 on Dec 8, 2010 1:21 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Hey girl
Whatcha doin these days?
*Just Chill* when things start to look a bit difficult-don't panic as you take away your ability to think straight. Go Braves! Go Dawgs! Go Falcons!
Nothin much.
Waiting for spring. I can’t wait for baseball season to start. There are only two seasons: Baseball and Winter. How bout you?
"Tony Gwynn made sacrifices. Cal Ripken made sacrifices. I'm not sure Derek Jeter made sacrifices given the ungodly deep pockets the Yankees have." - Chipper Jones
by MBL1 on Dec 8, 2010 2:00 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Why thank you.
And would you like to subscribe to my newsletter?
"Tony Gwynn made sacrifices. Cal Ripken made sacrifices. I'm not sure Derek Jeter made sacrifices given the ungodly deep pockets the Yankees have." - Chipper Jones
by MBL1 on Dec 8, 2010 2:34 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
In related news...
The Kansas City Royals sign Chuck James, Jorge Sosa, Scott Thorman, and Ryan Langerhans…
Chino Cadahia and Glenn Hubbard
and they are trying to bring back Bobby Cox from retirement. and they are considering to sign Jermaine Dye
One of these signing will eventually pan out for them.
Morgan: Do you think I could come into the clubhouse after the game and display my ass for both those veterans and the younger guys?
Baker: Well, Joe, you are on the payroll of the team, and you're a legend, so I suppose — holy shit!
[Joe has appeared next to Dusty, in the dugout, completely naked]
Morgan: Hey.
Why we love Hinske deal
Frenchy sign 2.5 M
Hinske sign 1.45 M
In Frenchy's defense...
He is still a very good outfielder, even if he is hapless with the bat. Hinske doesn’t play any positions particularly well.
Frenchy is anything but a very good defensive outfielder.
All he has now is his arm, which was erratic last season.
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Dec 9, 2010 3:34 AM EST up reply actions
I think this is good for Frenchy and good for baseball
Frenchy will get regular ABs in a low-pressure environment for one year. If his 2011 numbers are good, he will have revived his career. If his 2011 numbers suck, the Royals will can him as one of their OF prospects will be ready, and Frenchy will forever be a 4th OF and we won’t have to deal with his egotistical rants ever again.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
I can’t help it. I like the guy. And the Royals, now that I think about it.
Dear God, what’s wrong with me?
The South shall rise again! And it will have a tender, flaky crust!
I hope your sense of tact will prevail.
The South shall rise again! And it will have a tender, flaky crust!
Frenchy - Royals a Match made in Heaven UMMM NOOOOOOOOOOTTTTTTTTTTTT !
ShOCKING LOL is all I have to say another washed up Brave joining D. Moore in K.C. including our former coaches. Personally I wish Hubbard would have stayed and T.P. would have been released from ATL coaching staff but with Fredi Gonzo the new coach and T.P. and him being friends that was not going to happen and couple with that lackluster play of ATL defense in the postseason this past season well Hubbard was definately on the chopping block.
Attention Frenchy is at the plate rest of the MLB , breaking balls out and away strike one/two/three your out or a weak ground – pop up LOL.
by Holty_Panthers_Fan on Dec 8, 2010 5:21 PM EST reply actions
Craig Calcaterra had an amusing idea
He also gets $100 million if he leads the league in walks.
OK, maybe not. But I’d put that in there if I was Kansas City just to see what happens.
Dear Daytom Moore
The Braves jettisioned these players for a reason. But if you still feel like signing them go right ahead. Don’t say Braves fans didn’t warn you.
Posey won the NL ROY. The BBWAA sucks.----Peter Hjort
I have cerebral palsy too. I don't know this kid, but it'd mean alot to me if you'd help him.
http://www.mwcconnection.com/2010/12/6/1855365/please-help-my-son-get-a-service-dog
Looks like...
Gary Busey with boobs!
(and an action-figure hand)
by TBuzz on Dec 8, 2010 9:31 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Thanks…my productivity for the day just went to 0
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Dec 9, 2010 3:35 AM EST up reply actions
Good luck Frenchy
Next free agent signing of the Royals…The Melk Man
I just read the same thing
And the thought of Frenchy and Cabrera in the same outfield is hilarious.
"I’ll tell you one thing: The grass at Tiger Stadium tastes best."
by LesMilesEatsGrass on Dec 9, 2010 1:44 AM EST up reply actions
Reading some over at Royals Review
Makes me legitimately feel bad for Royals fans.
Baseball is like church. Many attend but few understand.
Poor Royals Fans
According to www.mlbtraderumors.com the Royals have agreed to sign Melky Cabrera to a one year 1.25 mil contract….Poor Royals fans.
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/12/royals-close-to-agreement-with-melky-cabrera.html
I legitimately feel bad for them.
It’s not even a joke anymore, don’t they know there are free agents and players that HAVEN’T previously been Braves?
Good grief...
They’ve become, essentially, parody-proof.
Dayton’s favorite book has to be Paradise Lost.
I like the little notation there (“…pending a physical.”) They should put that on Pay-Per-View.
Don't know where to put it, but Joe Posnanski wrote a great story about the Frenchy signing
Dayton Moore must love him some character.
The wait for 10/7 begins. This man is focused. Are you?
So funny...
MELKY AND FRANCOEUR CAN TEACH THE YOUNG GUYS HOW TO WIN AND MOUSTAKAS CAN TAKE THEM TO OLIVE GARDEN TO EXPLAIN THE STRIKE ZONE TO FRENCHY AND NUTRITION TO MELKY
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
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