Mets trade Francouer to the Rangers for Arias

[Clem Fandango]

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5516821

 

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Texas Rangers acquired Jeff Francoeur, a right-handed bat that has hit pretty well against left-handed pitching, from the New York Mets in exchange for infielder Joaquin Arias on Tuesday.

 

Mets assistant GM John Ricco said the Mets would not be shedding any salary in the deal. Meaning they would be responsible for the prorated remainder of Francoeur's $5 million salary, and Arias' salary would be paid by Texas.

 

"Obviously they see that I don't fit in the plans next year here," Francoeur said. "We all saw that coming the last two, three weeks especially. They're giving me an opportunity and taking care of me. And to that I could forever be grateful for."

 

Since the deal was completed before the midnight ET deadline, Francoeur would be eligible for the postseason roster. To make room for him on the 40-man roster, the Rangers designated Brandon Boggs for assignment.

 

"This is going to be obviously a good opportunity for me to go play obviously against some lefties and go to the playoffs," Francoeur said.

[mlarner]

Where did this guy learn to speak? Those are some brutal quotations.

[jersey cubs fan]

Is Jim Hendry his spokesman?

[mlarner]

Is Jim Hendry his spokesman?

Obviously.