Braves option Francoeur to Double-A Mississippi

Posted: Friday July 4, 2008 10:24AM; Updated: Friday July 4, 2008 10:24AM Jeff Franceur has been sent to Double A to work on his hitting Franceur is batting only .206 in June and .234 on the season ATLANTA (AP) -- Slumping Atlanta Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur 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 was 0-for-4 on Thursday night, dropping his batting average to .234 with eight homers and 41 RBIs. 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]