ATLANTA -- With their flurry of acquisitions Tuesday, the Braves left themselves with a roster dilemma on Wednesday. They solved it by designating Julio Franco for assignment. Franco, who has hit .250 (9-for-36) since signing joining the Braves on July 20, will be available on the waiver wire for 72 hours. If not claimed by another organization, the 48-year-old first baseman could choose to accept a Minor League assignment from the Braves.

 

With the acquisition of Mark Teixeira, Franco would have played very sparingly, if at all, at first base. Scott Thorman now finds himself as Teixeira's backup.

 

While they thought about moving Thorman out instead, the Braves feared that they'd lose him since he's out of Minor League options. The 25-year-old Canadian is hitting .220 this year.

 

Franco, who will turn 49 on Aug. 23, signed with the Braves after being designated for assignment by the Mets earlier this month.

 

http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article...sp&c_id=atl

 

Could his time be winding down?

Oh, it's too bad Thorman is out of options. He'd really benefit from being able to play everyday. I was actually wondering why they hadn't sent him down.

you gotta think so....I mean maybe some playoff contender with a roster spot open will grab him, but he's soon to be 49 and having a unproductive year.

Wow, I kind of feel bad for the guy. Booted out by two organizations in less than three weeks

Wow, I kind of feel bad for the guy. Booted out by two organizations in less than three weeks

 

Ryan Langerhans got traded from ATL to OAK to WAS in a week.

This might be the first thread of this kind that no one has said

 

"OmG lyke the Marlinz should get him"

This might be the first thread of this kind that no one has said

 

"OmG lyke the Marlinz should get him"

Conditioning coach?

the guy can still hit, i wouldnt close the book on him just yet.

This might be the first thread of this kind that no one has said

 

"OmG lyke the Marlinz should get him"

Conditioning coach?

 

That's what I said when he was DFA'd the first time. I think if not the actual Strength and Conditioning coach, have him here in a similar fashion to get the guys following his regiment somehow. Look at him. 94 years old and still healthy and injury-free. We've gotta harness that.

he equals 4 of our players in age. is that good?

I'd sign the guy, we need a veteran in the clubhouse, and he is as vet as it gets, he is really really seasoned!