Jeff Francoeur
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 220 lbs
- Born: Jan 8, 1984
- Debut: July 7, 2005
SEASON
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Newsbreakers
November 13, 2009
The Mets plan on bringing back Jeff Francoeur for the 2010 season, according to Bart Hubbuch of the New York Post.
Our View:
He is arbitration eligible, though apparently the Mets might be considering a longer term extension for the impatient right fielder. Francoeur hit .280 with 15 home runs and 76 RBI between the Braves and Mets in 2009.
October 2, 2009
Jeff Francoeur performed well in tonight's 7-1 win over the Astros at Citi Field, as he went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer off Wandy Rodriguez. His other two knocks were singles.
Our View:
Francoeur hit .308 in September, and homered in two of his last five games. He benefited from a fresh start in New York after falling out of favor in Atlanta.
September 27, 2009
Jeff Francoeur went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI on Sunday, helping the Mets to a 4-0 win in Miami.
Our View:
Francoeur is now batting .313 with nine home runs and 39 RBI in 69 games with the Mets. Odds are, he will be back in right field in Flushing next season.
September 25, 2009
Jeff Francoeur led the Mets in tonight's 6-5 win at Florida, as he went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs scored. He hit a single and a three-run homer off Ricky Nolasco.
Our View:
Francoeur has two hits in each of his last two games, and snapped a 20-game skid without a homer. He has 13 homers for the season, which is the most since 2007, when he crushed 19 with Atlanta.
September 19, 2009
Jeff Francoeur had a nice offensive day for the Mets on Saturday as he helped his team to a 3-2 win over the Nationals. Francoeur went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two runs scored, and an RBI in the win.
Our View:
Francoeur has been very good since coming to New York in a trade, and he looks to be in the Mets' plans for next season. He is still an outstanding defensive player, and he can be an asset to any team when he is hitting.
September 11, 2009
Jeff Francoeur went 3-for-4 in tonight's 4-2 loss at Philadelphia. He hit a double and a pair of singles.
Our View:
Francoeur recorded three hits in each of his last two games, but does not have any RBI over the span.
September 2, 2009
Jeff Francoeur hit his 12th homer of the season in the Mets 5-2 loss to the Rockies on Wednesday. It was his only hit in four trips.
Our View:
Frenchy now has seven homers and 30 RBI in 47 games since joining the Mets. Compare that to his five homers and 35 RBI in 82 games with the Braves and it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see where he's been more productive.
August 29, 2009
Jeff Francoeur went 2-for-4 with two RBI in the Mets 11-4 loss at Wrigley Field on Saturday.
Our View:
Frenchy has done exactly what the Mets hoped he would when they traded for him - revived his career in Flushing Meadows. In 44 games with the Amazins, he now has 7 home runs, 28 RBI and a .312 average.
August 24, 2009
Jeff Francoeur is not in the Mets' lineup for their Monday afternoon game against the Phillies. Gary Sheffield started in left in place of Francoeur, who is dealing with a thumb injury.
Our View:
Apparently Francoeur's thumb swelled up overnight, and he was sent for an MRI on it this morning. We will keep you updated on Frenchy's status when the results are released.
August 24, 2009
MLB.com is reporting that the X-rays on the injured left thumb of Jeff Francoeur came back negative. Francoeur injured the thumb in the ninth inning of Sunday's game while diving for a ball in the outfield.
Our View:
The thumb injury wasn't serious enough to keep Francoeur from hitting into the game-ending triple play, so he should be fine going forward. He has been good since joining the Mets, and he may be experiencing a bit of a career rebirth in the Big Apple.
August 21, 2009
Jeff Francoeur went 3-for-4 and hit a solo home run in Fridays 4-2 win over the Phillies.
Our View:
Francoeur has been very good since joining the Mets and is hitting over .300 with 6 homers and 23 RBI since landing in the Big Apple. He has just 35 RBI in almost three times as many at-bats in Atlanta this season.
August 11, 2009
Jeff Francoeur clubbed his tenth home run on Tuesday night, but it went for naught, as the Mets lost 6-2 in Phoenix.
Our View:
Francoeur now has five home runs and 20 RBI in his month with the Mets, and is slowly re-emerging as a fantasy option.
August 9, 2009
Jeff Francoeur went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in Sunday's 5-1 win at San Diego. Both of his knocks were singles.
Our View:
Francoeur has a hit in five straight games, and is hitting .324 over 34 at-bats in August. He is worth consideration in NL-only leagues while hot.
August 2, 2009
Jeff Francoeur went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Sundy's 5-2 loss to the Diamondbacks on Sunday.
Our View:
Francoeur has had a disappointing season, but since July 20th he's turned it on. He's jacked four homers and has 14 RBI since then and has gone hitless just three times.
July 26, 2009
Jeff Francoeur followed up his four RBI game from Saturday with two more on Sunday, and the Mets routed the Astros for the second straight game, winning 8-3 in Houston.
Our View:
Francouer's "change of scenery" from Atlanta looks to be having the desired effect, as he has 14 RBI in his first 12 games with the Amazins. After appearing dead in the water in Atlanta, Frenchy looks like he could be ripe a stretch drive pickup.
July 25, 2009
Jeff Francoeur went 2-for-4 with a homer and four RBI in the Mets' 10-3 beat down of the Astros on Saturday.
Our View:
Francoeur is having a nice month of July, hitting .300 with a pair of homers and 14 RBI. However, he's been a disappointment overall, hitting just .261 with seven homers.
July 24, 2009
Jeff Francoeur went 1-for-4 with a single and an RBI in tonight's 5-4 loss at Houston.
Our View:
Francoeur has six RBI over 10 games with New York, and is working out well after being acquired via trade from Atlanta.
July 21, 2009
Jeff Francoeur had his second straight multi-hit game on Tuesday (and third in three games), but like every other Met, drove in no runs as John Lannan silenced the Amazins' bats with ruthless efficiency.
Our View:
So far, so good for the Mets and Francoeur. However, he probably won't produce too much in 2009 since the Mets so rarely have baserunners and he's no longer a big home run threat.
July 20, 2009
Jeff Francoeur led the Mets offensively in tonight's 6-2 win at Washington, as he went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored. He hit a single, double and a solo homer off Logan Kensing.
Our View:
Francoeur has a hit in three straight games, with four RBI over the span. He launched his first homer as a member of the Mets as well, and is benefitting from his trade out of Atlanta.
July 18, 2009
Jeff Francoeur fared well against his former team in Saturday's 5-1 win at Atlanta, as he went 2-for-5 with an RBI. Both of his knocks were singles.
Our View:
Francoeur is yet to hit his first homer as a member of the Mets, but chipped in five RBI over six games - with two coming in the three-game set against the Braves.
July 11, 2009
Jeff Francoeur helped lead the Mets in tonight's 4-0 win over the Reds at Citi Field, as he went 2-for-4 with two RBI. Both of his knocks were singles.
Our View:
Francoeur was solid in his debut with the Mets tonight, and looks to benefit from a fresh start in New York. Keep him active in fantasy lineups, namely if he was a regular contributor while in Atlanta.
July 11, 2009
Jeff Francoeur is set to make his debut with the Mets tonight against the Reds at Citi Field, according to the MetsWFAN twitter page.
Our View:
He will bat fifth in the order. The Mets acquired him in a bid to add much-needed power to their lineup. Employ him in fantasy lineups if you regularly did while a member of the Braves.
July 10, 2009
Updating an earlier report, the New York Post confirms that Jeff Francoeur has been traded from the Braves to the Mets in exchange for Ryan Church.
Our View:
Francoeur never lived up to high expectations in Atlanta, namely in power department, and should benefit from a new start with the Mets. The club is 5.5 games back in the NL East standings, and GM Omar Minaya will be hoping the acquisition of Francoer will help spark their run at the pennant.
July 10, 2009
Jeff Francoeur has reportedly been dealt from Atlanta to New York in exchange for Ryan Church, according to David Lemmon's twitter page.
Our View:
The Mets or Braves are yet to confirm the trade. Stay tuned for further updates.
July 10, 2009
Jeff Francoeur will start in right field for the fourth straight game on Friday after losing lots of playing time to Matt Diaz recently, according the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
Our View:
Braves manager Bobby Cox said he wants to give Francoeur, who has struggled mightily the past two seasons, "another shot at this thing." He got off to a good start yesterday, going 3-for-4 with three doubles, but is not a fantasy option in any format.
July 9, 2009
Jeff Francoeur went 3-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored in tonight's 7-6 loss at Colorado. All three of his knocks were doubles.
Our View:
Francoeur was in need of a solid outing, as he held a .143 average over 21 at-bats in July heading into tonight's game. Perhaps being benched for three straight games has lit a fire under him to produce.
July 6, 2009
Jeff Francoeur was benched for the third-straight game on Monday night, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Manager Bobby Cox continues to go with the hotter Matt Diaz ahead of Francoeur. Francoeur really only merits being owned in leagues that are the deepest of the deep at this point, and even in those you can't start him until he starts to play and prove he can hit.
June 24, 2009
Jeff Francoeur went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the Yankees at Turner Field. He hit a single and a solo homer off Joba Chamberlain.
Our View:
Francoeur ended an 18-game skid without a homer, and only has five for the season. He does have two hits in two of his last three games though.
June 24, 2009
Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman says the Royals could possibly be interested in Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur.
Our View:
He doesn't say what the Royals might give up to get the struggling outfielder, but now would certainly be a good time to buy low on the former phenom. Not in fantasy leagues, however.
June 24, 2009
No teams are interested in the Braves Jeff Francoeur according to FoxSports.com's Ken Rosenthal.
Our View:
Francoeur has seen his fantasy value dwindle to nearly zero, as well. Until he discovers plate discipline, and rediscovers his power stroke, he will not be a viable option at outfield in almost every format.
June 15, 2009
The Braves apparently offered the Marlins outfielder Jeff Francoeur straight up for Cody Ross, but the Marlins declined according to the Miami Herald.
Our View:
How the mighty have fallen. While he has put up better numbers of late, Francoeur appears to soon be headed out of Atlanta one way or another. Hopefully a fresh start can do the talented outfielder good.
June 13, 2009
Jeff Francoeur hit well in Saturday's 8-4 loss at Baltimore, as he went 3-for-4 with two RBI. He had a double and a pair of singles.
Our View:
He has six hits and four RBI over his last three games. Keep Francoeur active in fantasy lineups while he is swinging a hot stick.
June 11, 2009
Jeff Francoeur went 2-for-3 and drove in the Braves only run in the Braves 3-1 loss to the Pirates on Thursday.
Our View:
It was Francoeur's first multiple hit game since May 30. The former phenom continues to underwhelm, and has hit only four home runs on the season, putting him barely on pace to exceed the 12 he hit in 2008.
June 9, 2009
Jeff Francoeur is out of Tuesday's lineup following Monday's 15-inning battle with Pittsburgh, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
Matt Diaz will roam the outfield in his absence. Francoeur's legs are tired, and he went 1-for-5 in Monday's game.
June 2, 2009
Jeff Francoeur went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Cubs at Turner Field. The game took 12 innings to decide.
Our View:
Francoeur snapped a 27-game drought without a homer, but collected two RBI in two of his last three outings.
May 27, 2009
The Red Sox have reportedly been scouting Atlanta outfielder Jeff Francoeur, according to Yahoo Sports.
Our View:
The Sox are looking for stability in the outfield as J.D. Drew and Rocco Baldelli have durability issues. Francoeur is yet to tap his power potential, but is hardly a bust as he topped 100 RBI twice over his first four seasons with the Braves.
May 17, 2009
Sunday's contest between the Diamondbacks and Braves at Turner Field has been postponed due to rain, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
A make-up date is yet to be scheduled. This marks the 13th rainout in Turner Field's history.
April 24, 2009
Jeff Francoeur hit his second home run of the season on Friday in the Braves 4-3 win. It was a solo shot and his only hit in three official at-bats.
Our View:
Francoeur also walked twice in this game, which is not his strong suit. He now has three on the season, but is putting up fine numbers elsewhere, especially in the batting average department. He's hitting .317 and looks to be rebounding nicely from a down 2008 campaign.
April 19, 2009
Jeff Francoeur was 2-for-5 with a double, three RBI, and two runs scored as the Braves beat the Pirates 11-1 on Sunday.
Our View:
The right fielder is off to a strong start this season and he has produced multi-hit games in five of his last seven appearances. He has only struck out five times through 48 at bats this season.
April 17, 2009
Outfielder Jeff Francoeur went 3-for-4 on Friday against the Pirates, but the rest of his teammates managed only three hits and the Braves failed to score.
Our View:
Frenchy has produced four multi-hit outings over the last five games, and we only wish the rest of the Braves lineup was producing at this point. It's nice to see him swinging well after a rough 2008.
April 16, 2009
Jeff Francoeur went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in the Braves 6-2 loss to the Marlins on Thursday.
Our View:
Francoeur is making much better contact at the start of the season, and it looks as if his offseason adjustments are paying off. If he can keep his focus and consistency, he will regain his solid fantasy status.
April 12, 2009
Jeff Francoeur went 2-for-4 with two triples, two runs scored, and an RBI as the Braves beat the Nationals 8-5 on Sunday.
Our View:
Francoeur has combined for just three triples in his previous two seasons, meaning there's no reason to expect games such as this from him. He raised his average to .240 and half of his hits have been for extra bases.
April 4, 2009
Jeff Francoeur went 2-for-2 with a solo homer in Saturday's 8-4 loss to the Tigers. His other hit was a single.
Our View:
He raised his spring average to .328 and collected his second homer and 13th RBI. Francoeur is yet to tap his power potential, but topped 100 RBI twice in his career, and should be a nice value pick for the mid-to-late rounds of fantasy drafts.
March 29, 2009
Jeff Francoeur went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Tigers. That marked his first home run of the Grapefruit League.
Our View:
Francoeur is yet to reach the 30-homer plateau in a season, but topped 100 RBI twice, and is still only 25 years old.
March 21, 2009
Jeff Francoeur had a 2-for-3 day on Saturday doubling and driving in three runs. He upped his spring average to an impressive .368.
Our View:
He looks better than he did last year, but that's not saying much. Francoeur's solid spring so far is encouraging, but he's still a gamble if employed on a fantasy roster. That power stroke of his has evaporated an he won't command much value unless it returns.
March 19, 2009
Jeff Francoeur was 1-for-2 with a double, a walk, and a run scored in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Tigers. He also threw out a runner at home plate in the win.
Our View:
Yes, Francoeur drew a walk, and he's hitting .343 this spring. He had a forgettable 2008 season and there's really no way he could be any worse this season. While he is in much better shape now than he was a year ago, there's concern that his once threatening power may be gone for good. He's certainly a gamble, and if you decide to add him to your roster, be sure not to invest too much in him.
March 14, 2009
Jeff Francoeur went 2-for-2 with a run scored in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Cardinals. Both hits were singles.
Our View:
Francoeur is yet to live up to his power potential, but he topped 100 RBI twice over four campaigns with Atlanta, and could be a nice late-round value pick due to his disappointing 2008 season. He is hitting .333 in spring action.
March 11, 2009
Jeff Francoeur put together a rare productive day at the plate Wednesday, going 2-for-2 with a pair of RBI and a run scored.
Our View:
Francoeur was inexplicably miserable last season and should not be counted on as a reliable fantasy commodity. If you happen to be feeling psychic about a bounce back year, go ahead and grab him very, very late.
February 19, 2009
The Braves have avoided salary arbitration with Jeff Francoeur by inking the outfielder to a one-year deal worth $3.375MM, according to MLB.com. He can earn an extra $25,000 in incentives.
Our View:
Francoeur was a grave disappointment last season, and is only worth targeting as a reserve with upside to bounce back for 2009.
February 12, 2009
Jeff Francoeur and the Braves do not look like they are going to be able to work out a new contract before his arbitration hearing on February 20, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Francoeur does not have leverage after a terrible year in 2008. He hit just .239 with 11 home runs and 71 RBI after averaging 24 homers and 104 RBI over the previous two seasons.
January 27, 2009
Jeff Francoeur hopes improved fitness and a new approach lead to a better 2009, and he has one notable teammate in his corner. "Frenchy is going to hit cleanup for us this year," Chipper Jones confidently tells MLB.com. Francoeur put in a lot more work this offseason than he did prior to 2008. "I took a different approach last year going into [Spring Training], and it just ended up being a flop," he explains. "I put too much weight on and I didn't hit soon enough. I didn't throw soon enough. I think the first day I threw was the first day of Spring Training. Now I'm kind of going like I did in [2005 and 2006]. I'm going [to camp] to make the team and be in shape for when the first day of games come." Francoeur also has a slightly new batting stance that he says is close to the one used by Mark Teixeira.
Our View:
There's no debating that Francoeur had an awful 2008, but we need to recall that he turned only 25 earlier this month and has tremendous physical skills. Pre-spring reports tend to sound peachy, but Frenchy is one of the cases where fantasy owners will want to pay attention. If he gets back to his 2006-07 form, Francoeur can be a solid starting fantasy outfielder.
January 22, 2009
Jeff Francoeur is far apart with reaching a new deal with the Braves as he is asking for nearly $4 million in arbitration, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The club wants to offer him $1.15 million less.
Our View:
Francoeur is yet to live up to high expectations as a cornerstone for their outfield, and set career lows in average (.239), home runs (11) and sluggling percentage (.359) in 2008. It was previously reported in December that the Royals were interested in acquiring Francoeur.
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