ajc.com - 7/4/2008
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THOMAS STINSON The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 07/04/08 Pearl, Miss. -- He hit a home run in the first inning that was overruled and called a foul ball. Then he singled to the opposite field in the fourth and eventually scored. And for one night, no one booed him. A disappointed Jeff Francoeur, the hometown flash from Parkview High School and Atlanta fan favorite, returned to ...
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Fireworks for Frenchy
Bugs & Cranks —
... The Braves made good on a rumored move Thursday night by demoting right fielder Jeff Francoeur to AA Mississippi. An unthinkable development last year, or the year before, or when he burst onto the scene as a 21-year-old rookie in 2005, Francoeur’s struggles at the plate this season have finally led the Braves to send him to the minors to get his head on straight. And how’s Frenchy’s head screwed on right now? ...
Weekly Rundown: Francool canned, Tulo slashed and C.C. sausage speculation
Roto Arcade —
... On Friday, the 24-year-old former super prospect was surprisingly optioned to Double-A Mississippi, likely for three weeks. With just 4 hits in his past 41 at-bats and eight long-balls in 334 plate appearances, the Atlanta front office decided to take drastic measures to spark Francool's dormant stick. Disappointed but accepting of the demotion, Francoeur told the Atlanta Journal Constitution July 4: ...
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mlb.mlb.com 7/4/2008 — The Braves are hoping that Jeff Francoeur can relocate his swing away from the Major League scene. They have optioned the 24-year-old outfielder to Double-A Mississippi.
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atlanta.braves.mlb.com 7/4/2008 — ATLANTA -- There was a time when it seemed unfathomable to believe Jeff Francoeur would ever be sent back to the Minors. But during the next couple of weeks, the struggling outfielder will return to his roots and look to relocate his lost swing. ...
Perry makes big league debut —
Major League Baseball News 7/4/2008
Jason Perry, who hails from nearby Jonesboro, was recalled from Triple-A Richmond on Friday after the Braves optioned struggling right fielder Jeff Francoeur to Double-A Mississippi. Perry was in the Braves' starting lineup, batting eighth and playing ...
