Mets’ Francoeur has surgery on thumb ligament

Nov 2, 4:34 pm EST

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NEW YORK (AP)—Mets right fielder Jeff Francoeur(notes) has undergone thumb surgery and is expected to be ready for spring training.

The Mets said the operation on Francoeur’s torn ligament in his left thumb took place in Atlanta on Monday.

Francoeur was injured while making a diving catch against Philadelphia on July 23. That was the game in which he lined to second baseman Eric Bruntlett(notes) for the second game-ending unassisted triple play in major league history.

The Mets obtained Francoeur on July 10 from Atlanta for Ryan Church(notes). He hit .311 with 10 homers and 41 RBIs for the Mets. Overall, he hit .280 with 15 homers and 76 RBIs.

Updated Nov 2, 4:34 pm EST
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  1. Mark
    15. Posted by Mark Tue Nov 10 1:09pm EST

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    Whoever wrote this column needs to get their facts straight. Francoeur hit into that unassisted triple play at the end of September, not July 23rd, moron! The Mets were off that day, and the Padres were playing the Phillies. Even if he had goofed and thought it was September 23rd, it wasn't, since that day was a Thursday, and the triple play happened on a Sunday. Pay attention to what you're writing. Probably some ignorant Yankees beat writer, that was asked to write a quick column about Francoeur.
  2. Stefano
    14. Posted by Stefano Mon Jul 13 11:49am EDT

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    Ciaoo sandra
  3. I HATE SPAM!
    12. Posted by I HATE SPAM! Sat Jul 11 9:48pm EDT

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    Baker_07719 is a scammer. "link" is to a bs pyramid scheme....friends have gotten ripped off!!
  4. !
    11. Posted by ! Sat Jul 11 9:40pm EDT

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    psychump what the heck are you talking about
    santana, pelfrey (really nice season last year, could grow better but some setbacks this year), perez (inconsistent but can be lights out- that's what omar was hoping for), maine, livan
    i'm pretty sure at the beginning of the season, there would be plenty of teams that would take that rotation. also, there aren't many old players past their prime on the team, and those who are SHOULD be on the team (castillo really being the only questionable one). bench, yes, could be a bit better.
  5. mtnmn
    10. Posted by mtnmn Sat Jul 11 9:38pm EDT

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    Church wasn't the problem. We traded sideways. I hope this works. Francoeur's young & ambitious.
    I like young...................
  6. Jim
    9. Posted by Jim Sat Jul 11 9:22pm EDT

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    The Mets were terrible from day this year with a poor starting five,old players past their prime and a lame bench.Minaya is doing what Sabean did for years in S.F., plugging holes with old or lesser players, always a bad plan.
  7. JOHN W
    8. Posted by JOHN W Sat Jul 11 9:12pm EDT

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    I am not a Met fan but they might have just made their best steal in years if Jeff can regain his confidence
  8. bravesrule384
    7. Posted by bravesrule384 Sat Jul 11 8:56pm EDT

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    I definately hope Wren isn't done...because Church is NOT the bat this team needs to get on a roll.
  9. abrave1
    6. Posted by abrave1 Sat Jul 11 8:35pm EDT

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    Pound my butt
  10. Jack R
    5. Posted by Jack R Sat Jul 11 8:14pm EDT

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    WOW!!! What were their names again?
  11. cjammer
    4. Posted by cjammer Sat Jul 11 7:30pm EDT

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    Maybe a change of scenery will help Francoeur and Church as well as the Mets and Braves.
  12. ♥Sandra♥
    3. Posted by ♥Sandra♥ Sat Jul 11 7:25pm EDT

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    what?
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