Braves option Francoeur to Double-A affiliate
Published 7/4/2008 at FOXSports.com News for MLB
Slumping Atlanta Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur has been sent to the minors to work on his hitting.
Braves spokesman Brad Hainje said Friday that Francoeur was optioned to Double-A Mississippi.
Francoeur heard boos as he went 0-for-4 Thursday night to drop his batting average to .234 with eight homers and 41 RBIs. He hit only .206 in June and is 1-for-12 in three games this month.
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Slumping Atlanta Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur has been sent to the minors to work on his hitting
Slumping Atlanta Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur has been sent to the minors to work on his hitting
Braves option Francoeur to Double-A Mississippi
Slumping Atlanta Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur has been sent to the minors to work on his hitting.
Slumping Atlanta Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur has been sent to the minors to work on his hitting.
Braves' Francoeur is sent to minors
Slumping Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur was sent to the minors to work on his hitting, with his average having dropped to .234.
Slumping Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur was sent to the minors to work on his hitting, with his average having dropped to .234.
