Russ.  I think you were out in the snow too long and the cold limited your ability to think and reason.  Do we have anyone better than Jeff Francoeur?  Yes.  All three of the “starting” outfielders are better than Jeff Francouer, both historically and based on last season’s numbers.
2009 Season

NAME
HR
RBI
BA
OBP
OPS+

Francoeur
15
76
.280
.309
93

Swisher
29
82
.249
.371
129

Granderson
30
71
.249
.327
100

Gardner
3
23
.270
.345
93

 162 Game Averages 

NAME
HR
RBI
BA
OBP
OPS+

Francoeur
20
92
.271
.311
92

Swisher
28
86
.245
.357
115

Granderson
25
72
.272
.344
113

Gardner
Incomplete
 
 
 
 

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