Julio Franco released

[aracko]

I dont know but I think that if Prince is hurting we should look into giving him a contract. The guy can still hit and is the best bat out there on the waiver wire right now. Any thoughts?

[stoutdude04]

I would say no. I heard someone mention that Dillon can play 1b if needed. I do not think he can still hit....that is without looking at his stats anyways.

[gmanspack]

.200 with the Mets

.250 with the Braves

 

.221 overall

 

No Thanks....I'd let Dillion have a shot there first, and you could always play Graffanino there if need be

[JoeHova]

dang, why'd the Braves cut him? He was just starting to find his stroke. I wouldn't mind the Brewers picking him up in September, but I think I would pass for now.

[Invader3K]

I heard he was having trouble catching up to the fastball with his swing. If that is true, he's basically done.

[kgbaseball]

I heard he was just DFA'ed. Was that changed to released?

[aracko]

CBS Sportsline said released.............I will have to look again.

[Sepolevne]

He needs to be done sometime soon. It'll be just silly to have a 50 year old major leaguer.

[brewdude15]

it'd be sillier to have a 50 year old minor leaguer. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

[dlk9s]

dang, why'd the Braves cut him?

They traded for Texieria.

 

[JoeHova]

They traded for Texieria.

 

I'm well aware of that, but they could still use a bench.

[BCZF]

When 900 years you become, look as good you will not!

 

 

 

 

Seriously though, I agree, if he can't hit the fastball anymore, hang em up..

[kgbaseball]

He wasn't released. The Braves are just hoping he'll accept an assignment to Richmond and that another team won't claim him.