Aug 31, 2010 11:27 PM EST
Mets outfielder Jeff Francoeur says he?s been traded to the Rangers, according to an Associated Press report.
The Rangers have been looking for a right-handed hitter to come off the bench for the final month of the season and their expected postseason appearance. The deal had to be completed by Tuesday night in order for Francoeur to be eligible for the playoff roster.
The teams have yet to officially announce the trade, but the strong-armed Francoeur said after a loss to Atlanta that he?s headed to the Rangers.
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Jeff Francoeur's time with the Mets might finally be coming to an end.
The Rangers are looking for a right-handed hitting outfielder and are considering Francoeur, according to two sources.
"His name has definitely been talked about," one source said.
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The Mets are expected to start pitcher Jenrry Mejia on Saturday against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Mejia turned in a dominant performance for Triple-A Buffalo on Monday night.
He made New York's roster as a reliever coming out of spring training, but the club soon decided to send him back to the minors to continue his development as a starter.
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Mets Aug 2010 Archive
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New York Daily News | Aug 30, 2010
Jose Reyes initially injured his right oblique in June.
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New York Daily News | Aug 28, 2010
Jose Reyes has struggled with injuries in recent seasons, but he still loves playing for the Mets.
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ESPN | Aug 26, 2010
Oliver Perez has had a disastrous 2010, but he still hopes to remain with the Mets in 2011.
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Yahoo! Sports | Aug 25, 2010
Francisco Rodriguez might be done with the Mets.
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AP | Aug 22, 2010
The Dodgers have acquired C Rod Barajas from the Mets for cash.
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ESPN | Aug 21, 2010
Jason Bay suffered a concussion in Los Angeles four weeks ago.
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New York Post | Aug 21, 2010
New York is going to be careful with pitcher Jonathan Niese.
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ESPN | Aug 18, 2010
Francisco Rodriguez suffered a season-ending injury during a fight with his girlfriend's father.
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AP | Aug 17, 2010
Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez has a torn thumb ligament and will need surgery.
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New York Post | Aug 16, 2010
The Mets hold an $11 million club option for Jose Reyes next season.
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New York Post | Aug 12, 2010
Oliver Perez hasn't started for the Mets since May 14.
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AP | Aug 12, 2010
Francisco Rodriguez is in custody after what police called a physical assault on a family member Wednesday night at Citi Field.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Aug 11, 2010
Jeff Francoeur wants to play everyday.
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The Record | Aug 11, 2010
Carlos Beltran has struggled since his return from off-season knee surgery.
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ESPN.com | Aug 11, 2010
A woman has claimed that Mets pitcher Johan Santana sexually assaulted her last October on a Florida golf course.
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New York Times | Aug 10, 2010
The Mets are itching to get rid of Carlos Beltran and the $18.5 million he's owed in 2011.
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ESPN | Aug 9, 2010
The fan was hit in the face with a maple bat three seasons ago at Shea Stadium.
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ESPN | Aug 7, 2010
The Mets have promoted outfielder Fernando Martinez and infielder Ruben Tejada from Buffalo.
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ESPN | Aug 7, 2010
The Mets are rumored to be in trade talks with the Mariners.
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ESPN.com | Aug 5, 2010
Mets owner Fred Wilpon said Thursday that GM Omar Minaya will remain beyond this season.
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New York Daily News | Aug 3, 2010
The Mets aren't going to cut Oliver Perez either.
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FOX Sports | Aug 2, 2010
Carlos Delgado will talk to more teams this week.
