The Mets and Braves have swapped outfielders, with Atlanta receiving the left-handed Ryan Church and New York landing the right-handed Jeff Francoeur.
It appears to be a one-for-one deal with the Mets receiving cash considerations. Church is five years older and more injury-prone, while Francoeur has a strong arm and can't hit a lick. Mets fans are already looking for the nearest bridge.
Mets GM Omar Minaya had this to say in an impromptu news conference announcing the trade:
This had nothing to do with not liking Ryan Church, but, one thing we like about Franceiour is the amount of games he plays.