UPDATE: Francoeur sent to the minors

The Braves have sent Jeff Francoeur to the minors:The Braves have sent struggling right fielder Jeff Francoeur to AA Mississippi and the local star isn't thrilled about the move. "I do not agree with this, but I have to do what I have to do," Francoeur told the AJC in a text message Friday morning. "After three years of playing every day it was surprising it happened like this." Francoeur was notified after Thursday's game in a meeting with manager Bobby Cox, general manager Frank Wren, assistant general manager Bruce Manno and coaches Terry Pendleon and Chino Cadahia. A statement released Friday morning by Braves team spokesman Brad Hainje said: "It was discussed with Jeff that this move will allow him to get at-bats in a less pressurized environment. Francoeur will re-join the major league club following the upcoming... [read full story]