Filed under: Franco Close to Signing with the Mets By VoxMediaUser54745 Dec 8, 2005, 2:46pm EST Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Franco Close to Signing with the Mets Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email According to FoxSports.com's, free-agent first baseman Julio Franco, who turned 47 in August, is close to signing a two-year contract with the Mets, FOXsports.com has learned. Boy, that was quick! More From Battery Power 2023 Braves Season in Review: Huascar Ynoa Braves Mailbag Part 2: Free agent starters, replacing Ron Washington and more Braves Minor League Player Review: Hayden Harris This Day in Braves History: Atlanta trades Tommy Hanson to the Angels Braves News: Dylan Cease rumors, bullpen turnover, more Updated Atlanta Braves Roster