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        

Granderson and Gardner are superior defenders (Gardner by some metrics was the best centerfielder defensively last year) and all three project as better offensive threats than Jeff Francouer.   Most of Gardner’s offense comes from his legs.  Assuming he can get on base at the .345 clip he did last year, he will be a terror on the basepaths.  Maybe you and the Snowman should just chill, enjoy the championship offseason and put a little faith in Cashman.