Braves option struggling Francoeur to Double-A

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 RBI. He hit only .206 in June and is 1-for-12 in three games this month. Braves manager Bobby Cox had moved Francoeur, who was expected... [read full story]