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    Julio Franco back with the Braves

    I know some on this board are Braves fans and even if you're not, it is awesome that Julio Franco is back in a Braves uni and got a hit tonight. He turns 49 next month and is still a solid bench player. A few things he is older than: The Super Bowl, The state of Hawaii, half the MLB Teams, 21 mlb stadiums, 9 mlb managers, the DH and Astroturf, free agency, and color TV. Plus, 10 current Braves were not even born when Julio made his MLB debut.

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    Re: Julio Franco back with the Braves

    And if they DONT like it(or have a negative spin like im sure our distinguisted poster from Minden will have), too bad!! WAHAOO! All is now right with the Braves

    Im smelling a championship! My man Andrew needs to heat up. If I would have been his hitting coach all along, he could have been Hank Aaron. Sigh.

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    Re: Julio Franco back with the Braves

    Wow, I didn't know about Franco. Only watched a few minutes of last nights game and didn't hear about him.
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    Re: Julio Franco back with the Braves

    Quote Originally Posted by TulsaPup View Post
    I know some on this board are Braves fans and even if you're not, it is awesome that Julio Franco is back in a Braves uni and got a hit tonight. He turns 49 next month and is still a solid bench player. A few things he is older than: The Super Bowl, The state of Hawaii, half the MLB Teams, 21 mlb stadiums, 9 mlb managers, the DH and Astroturf, free agency, and color TV. Plus, 10 current Braves were not even born when Julio made his MLB debut.
    You left out Dirt.

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    Re: Julio Franco back with the Braves

    Does he still use the funny batting stance?
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    Re: Julio Franco back with the Braves

    Quote Originally Posted by Guisslapp View Post
    Does he still use the funny batting stance?
    Yes, and the heaviest bat in the league


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    Re: Julio Franco back with the Braves

    He also grips the bat with only his index finger on his bottom hand. I have seen him up close in person and you should see his forearms. ....Popeye comes to mind.

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    Re: Julio Franco back with the Braves

    I saw a game on last night and he was starting at 1B. What oz. bat does he use? If it's the heaviest one in the league he must have some rediculous bat speed with that crazy stance.
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    Re: Julio Franco back with the Braves

    Quote Originally Posted by JohnDoe View Post
    I saw a game on last night and he was starting at 1B. What oz. bat does he use? If it's the heaviest one in the league he must have some rediculous bat speed with that crazy stance.
    I heard it was 36 inch, 36 ounce

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    Re: Julio Franco back with the Braves

    I remember reading about someone accusing Franco of using steroids a few years ago, so I looked it up. From 2004 (http://www.teamjam.org/TEAM%20JAM_Baseball_Homepage.htm)


    Franco defends himself: One day after pointing his finger at former Pirate teammate Barry Bonds, Andy Van Slyke said he believed Braves first baseman Julio Franco was using steroids.
    "Julio Franco is 46 years old. I've got to believe he's on it," Van Slyke told host Rick Barry on San Francisco radio station KNBR on Wednesday night.
    Franco, a devout Christian who actually won't turn 46 years old until August, seemed to be amused by Van Slyke's accusation.
    "Andy Van Slyke is right," Franco said. "I'm on the best juice there is. I'm juiced up every day, and the name of my juice is Jesus. I'm on His power, His wisdom, His understanding. ... Next time you talk to him, tell him the steroid I'm on is Jesus of Nazareth."



    The only thing I miss about my 8 years in Atlanta is the Braves.

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    Re: Julio Franco back with the Braves

    Quote Originally Posted by TulsaPup View Post
    I heard it was 36 inch, 36 ounce
    That's what she said.










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    Re: Julio Franco back with the Braves

    Quote Originally Posted by roughedge View Post

    The only thing I miss about my 8 years in Atlanta is the Braves.

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