It's been a tough couple of off seasons for Braves fans. Having to endure one painful move after another, all in the name of building a better future for the franchise, it has been a difficult exercise in pragmatism. The fanbase needed a win, a player that could spark some kind of connection with an increasingly hopeful, but still apathetic fan base. Enter, Jeff "Frenchy" Francoeur. The one time face of the "Baby Braves" of 2005, one of eleven notable rookies (Who included Brian McCann and Kelly Johnson) inked a minor league deal that will almost certainly include some time in the show, if for nothing else, than to drum up some ticket sales for games that will be tough to endure.
Entering his age 32 season, he carries a career .261 average, has a gold glove, and has one of the most highly regarded throwing arms in the game. While he has spent most of his career in right field (which is patrolled by Nick Markakis currently), he would be a capable defender in left, maybe to help spell Hector Olivera as needed.
Can't but help the feeling this is the front office throwing fans a bone. Something nostalgic for fans tired of the seemingly endless roster shuffling. If they paid double for him, he'd still be worth every penny.
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