Mets sign Julio Franco

[AllStarMe]

I didn't see this posted anywhere, so...

 

Julio gets 2yr/2.2M from Mets :shock:

 

Anyone else surprised to see Julio get two years? Omar Minaya's got some serious bro-love for that man. Maybe he thought the team could use a grandfatherly figure around, to teach them how to whittle, tell old war stories and get the occasional pinch hit. If there's one thing you can say about Julio Franco is that he keeps himself in superior shape.

 

If there's another thing you can say, it's that he sure does love him some Jesus.

[ConstableRabbit]

I didn't see this posted anywhere, so...

 

Julio gets 2yr/2.2M from Mets :shock:

 

Anyone else surprised to see Julio get two years? Omar Minaya's got some serious bro-love for that man. Maybe he thought the team could use a grandfatherly figure around, to teach them how to whittle, tell old war stories and get the occasional pinch hit. If there's one thing you can say about Julio Franco is that he keeps himself in superior shape.

 

If there's another thing you can say, it's that he sure does love him some Jesus.

 

I guess he's young until proven old..

 

but yeah.. TWO YEARS?

[Jon]

The Mets must've felt empty without an old Franco.

 

At least this one doesn't carry any New York mob connections.

[ConstableRabbit]

The Mets must've felt empty without an old Franco.

 

At least this one doesn't carry any New York mob connections.

 

:lol:

 

What ever happened to him? Retirement?

[erik316wttn]

The Mets must've felt empty without an old Franco.

 

At least this one doesn't carry any New York mob connections.

 

:lol:

 

What ever happened to him? Retirement?

 

I think he got whacked.

[Jon]

I don't know if he formally retired, but he is going to be the pitching coach for Italy in the WBC.

[ThePenguin11]

I don't know if he formally retired, but he is going to be the pitching coach for Italy in the WBC.

 

John Franco was doing radio broadcasts during the playoffs this year as a color commentator.

[jjgman21]

how did the Mets outbid the Sabean? I thought the Giants had the market cornered on players old enough to be your grandpa.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

One time Frank Sinatra came inside here and sat down in this chair. I said, Frank, you hang out with Julio Franco all the time, tell me, how old is Julio Franco? You know what Frank told me, he said, Hey, Julio Franco 137 years old. 137 years old!

[MikeG]

Well when he finishes this contract he'll just be one year shy of his goal ... playing until he turns 50.

 

He's a year older than Sandberg.

[Andy]

He's a year older than Sandberg.

:shock: :shock: :shock:

[10man]

Well when he finishes this contract he'll just be one year shy of his goal ... playing until he turns 50.

 

He's a year older than Sandberg.

Anyone know who the oldest major leaguer was?

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Well when he finishes this contract he'll just be one year shy of his goal ... playing until he turns 50.

 

He's a year older than Sandberg.

Anyone know who the oldest major leaguer was?

 

I'll guess it wasn't Sandberg! :lol:

 

I believe that would be Satchell Paige, who pitched at the tender age of 59.

[erik316wttn]

Well when he finishes this contract he'll just be one year shy of his goal ... playing until he turns 50.

 

He's a year older than Sandberg.

Anyone know who the oldest major leaguer was?

 

I'll guess it wasn't Sandberg! :lol:

 

I believe that would be Satchell Paige, who pitched at the tender age of 59.

 

I'm pretty sure you're right.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Well when he finishes this contract he'll just be one year shy of his goal ... playing until he turns 50.

 

He's a year older than Sandberg.

Anyone know who the oldest major leaguer was?

 

I'll guess it wasn't Sandberg! :lol:

 

I believe that would be Satchell Paige, who pitched at the tender age of 59.

 

I'm pretty sure you're right.

 

He was also the oldest "rookie" at the age of 42.

[JeffH]

A sampling of players still active when Julio Franco made his major league debut:

 

• Gaylord Perry
  Ferguson Jenkins
  Willie Stargell
  Al Oliver
  Woodie Fryman
  Dusty Baker
  Mark Belanger
  Jay Johnstone
  Terry Forster
  Sparky Lyle
  Tug McGraw
  Rusty Staub
  Vern Ruhle
  Johnny Bench
  Tom Seaver
  Don Money
  Rollie Fingers
  Doc Medich
  Rod Carew
  Bobby Grich
  Tim Foli
  Reggie Jackson
  Ken Forsch
  Bruce Kison
  Tommy John
  Stan Bahnsen
  Luis Tiant
  Aurelio Rodriguez
  Greg Luzinski
  Ron LeFlore
  Jerry Koosman
  Amos Otis
  Lee May
  Vida Blue
  Larry Gura
  Grant Jackson
  Jim Palmer
  Carl Yastrzemski
  Larry Rothschild
  Oscar Gamble
  Bobby Murcer
  Bob Watson
  Joe Rudi
  Toby Harrah
  Bake McBride
  Bruce Bochte
  Jim Essian
  Lenny Randle
  Buck Martinez
  John Mayberry
  Bucky Dent
  Mickey Rivers
  Jon Matlack

[Fred Hornkohl]

Well when he finishes this contract he'll just be one year shy of his goal ... playing until he turns 50.

 

He's a year older than Sandberg.

Anyone know who the oldest major leaguer was?

 

Stachel Paige pitched for the Kansas City Royals in 1965 at the age of 58 and Orestes "Minnie" Minoso played for the white sox in 1980 at the age of 57. I believe these 2 qualify as the 1-2 in oldest men to play in the majors. Neither man played regularly at their advanced age. Page was last used regularly in 1952 by the St Louis Browns at the age of 45, while Minoso was last a regular player in 1963 with the Washington Senators at the age of 40.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Wow, what a list. I'd love to see Julio play into his 50's.

[10man]

Wow, what a list. I'd love to see Julio play into his 50's.

Maybe Julio IS in his 50's. You're never really sure about ages of some MLB players.

[ConstableRabbit]

One time Frank Sinatra came inside here and sat down in this chair. I said, Frank, you hang out with Julio Franco all the time, tell me, how old is Julio Franco? You know what Frank told me, he said, Hey, Julio Franco 137 years old. 137 years old!

 

Maaaan.. you never met no Frank Sinatra...

 

I was walking around a corner in Memphis Tennessee when someone hit me in my chest. I looked up and it was Dr. Martin Luther King! I said, "Dr. King, why'd you do that?" He said, "oops, I thought you were someone else".

[ManCrushOnNomar]

One time Frank Sinatra came inside here and sat down in this chair. I said, Frank, you hang out with Julio Franco all the time, tell me, how old is Julio Franco? You know what Frank told me, he said, Hey, Julio Franco 137 years old. 137 years old!

 

Maaaan.. you never met no Frank Sinatra...

 

I was walking around a corner in Memphis Tennessee when someone hit me in my chest. I looked up and it was Dr. Martin Luther King! I said, "Dr. King, why'd you do that?" He said, "oops, I thought you were someone else".

Awesome.

 

*puts in DVD*

[otis89]

Does anyone know who the oldest major leaguer to hit a home run is? I thought I heard somewhere that with the next home run Franco hits, he'll become the oldest major leaguer to do so.

[UK1679666180]

He keeps himself in great shape, still has a very quick bat (despite the weight of it), and will likely be a part-time role. He's still very productive, I have a great deal of respect for what he has been able to accomplish.

[otis89]

Does anyone know who the oldest major leaguer to hit a home run is? I thought I heard somewhere that with the next home run Franco hits, he'll become the oldest major leaguer to do so.

 

Nevermind. Just read the article.