... correct in their analysis), but the bottom line for me is that as a fan I like Jeff Francoeur — I enjoy watching his hard- ... public talk about his lack of discipline affected Francoeur, and he clearly has made many attempts to change his approach. As a Met, ... lower. Hopefully, the Mets pick up the TWO sluggers they need and can bury Francoeur in the sixth or seventh spot in the lineup. He turns ...

This morning, Jeff Francoeur had surgery to repair the torn collateral ligament in his left thumb, the team announced in a press ... . The surgery was performed by Dr. Gary Lourie in Atlanta. Francoeur originally injured his thumb on a diving catch at Citi Field against the Phillies on August 23, but played through the end of the the season. Francoeur is expected to be ready for Spring Training.

Jeff Francoeur underwent a surgical operation on his left thumb today, according to Marty Noble of MLB.com: The thumb injury which, at times, seemed to make Jeff Francoeur a better hitter has been repaired. The Mets right fielder underwent surgery to ... the collateral ligament in his left thumb Monday in Atlanta. Francoeur is expected to be ready for Spring Training in mid-February. ...

I thought Jeff Francoeur was one of the few bright spots this year for the NY Mets, so it came as a surprise to hear many fans express apprehension about Frenchy&# ... wouldn't want him back. According to Bart Hubbuch of the NY Post, Francoeur will be back and he may get that extension... Omar Minaya said today that Jeff Francoeur is coming back and wouldn't rule out a contract extension for ...

NY Mets outfielders, Carlos Beltran and Jeff Francoeur are to be honored by New York Chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Beltran ... Payson Award For Community Service. The award, named after the Mets original owner, will be presented to Beltran for his continuous philanthropic contributions. Jeff Francoeur is to receive Ben Epstein-Dan Castellano "Good Guy" ...

Posted by Steve Sidoti Mets rightfielder Jeff Francoeur underwent successful surgery today to repair a ... of the collateral ligament in his left thumb. In other words, there were no complications as Francoeur is still expected to be ready for Spring Training. Dr. Gary Lourie performed ... their plan. In 75 games in a Mets uniform last season, Francoeur hit .311 with 20 doubles, two triples, 10 home ...