Francouer Gone.

[Slyder]

I really dont get the reasoning in this deal but I also don't know the full story from the Braves side. Other than maybe Francouer has just fallen that far out of favor that they took "first offer" from anyone.

Mets trade OF Church to Braves for OF Francoeur - MLB - Yahoo! Sports

NEW YORK (AP)—The free-falling Mets finally made a move, trading Ryan Church(notes) to the Atlanta Braves for Jeff Francoeur(notes) and cash on Friday in a swap of outfielders who had fallen out of favor with their teams.

The rare deal between NL East rivals came with both teams below .500. The Mets (40-45) are desperate for a spark with stars Carlos Beltran(notes), Jose Reyes and Carlos Delgado(notes) on the disabled list and also are looking toward 2010, preferring Francoeur’s right-handed bat and strong throwing arm in right at spacious Citi Field.

[General]

Neither player is anything special; perhaps both teams are hoping that a change of scenery will light a fire under their asses.

[DravenX]

If I wasn't a true fan than I probably would start watching all the Angels games instead.