Passion Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Free-agent first baseman Julio Franco, who turned 47 in August, is close to signing a two-year contract with the Mets, FOXsports.com has learned. 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 This guy is the most durable player since Satchell Paige. It's amazing, really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 A 2 year deal for a 47 year old rules. Should've went for 3 though so he could've been locked in til 50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishfan79 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Will he be using a cane to steal bases with by the time he retires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passion Posted December 8, 2005 Author Share Posted December 8, 2005 Will he be using a cane to steal bases with by the time he retires? That guy is in better shape then alot of 20 something year olds in this league and the majority of players. I think he would be one of the last players I'd be talking smack about physically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndLine Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Truly Amazing... :notworthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Texan Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 i wish i had the body of julio franco. i mean damn if i looked like that when i was 80...damn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Dude uses the heaviest bat in the majors. He's packing some serious muscles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everlong204 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Mets seem to be signing everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilksthequaker Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 If not for his time in Japan and had he gotten more at bats in the past few years, he would be nearing 3,000 hits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuickGold Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Hope Franco comes to the Mets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Juanky Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Damn, a two year deal. Speaks to how well he has maintained himself over his playing career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinGuru Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 I can't believe this Franco is still playing. What a man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Punisher Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Julio Fraco is an amazing player. Still good at the clutch. I can't beleive he is still around, but you know, atleast the Mets are going to take a valueble piece from the Braves who look stronger with Edgar Renteria in the middle. The Marlins need some experience just like him on their team, let's cross our fingers and hope they land someone who has atleast 2/3's of his experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyMountainMarlin Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 Franco has proven to be an asset and when he can't play a full game he can deliver a good or great pinch hit at bat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyberry Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 WOW :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCFBocaGuy Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 I feel bad for Ricky Henderson... you know that he's pissed that their giving Julio an offer and not him. I still love ya Ricky! :notworthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugg Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 Probably because Julio can still play and Rickey can't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBMarlin Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 Franco is just amazing. I'm sure he'll be just as productive as ever these next two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazmarlins Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 Another player to the Mets.Why am I not surprised? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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