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Julio Franco, 1B, Retired PlayersHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsMLB | Franco announces retirement The Associated Press reports free-agent 1B Julio Franco (Braves) announced his retirement from baseball earlier this week. Braves | Franco files for free agency Mark Bowman, of Braves.MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves 1B Julio Franco has filed for free agency. Braves | Franco sore Mark Bowman, of Braves.MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves 1B Julio Franco (hamstring) is experiencing soreness in his right hamstring. The Braves hope Franco will be available for pinch hitting duties by the end of the week. Braves | Franco called up The Sports Network reports the Atlanta Braves have called up 1B Julio Franco. Braves | Franco to be recalled Confirming previous reports, the Atlanta Braves will recall 1B Julio Franco from Class A Rome, Saturday, Sept. 1, when rosters expand, according to the Associated Press. Braves | Franco assigned to Class A, will return in September David O'Brien, of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports the Atlanta Braves have assigned 1B Julio Franco to Class A Rome with the understanding that he will return to the big-league club when rosters expand in September. As well, because of his experience and defensive ability, Franco is a good bet to make the team's postseason roster should they make the playoffs. Braves | Franco cut The Associated Press reports the Atlanta Braves have cut 1B Julio Franco. Franco could rejoin the team in September if he fails to re-sign with another team. Braves | Franco starts at first base Thursday The Associated Press' George Henry reports Atlanta Braves 1B Julio Franco got the start at first base Thursday, July 19, in his first game with Atlanta since the 2005 season. He went 1-for-3 and drove in two runs from the seventh spot in the order. Braves | Franco's role defined Jeff Lutz, of Braves.MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves 1B Julio Franco will be used more frequently than he was playing for the New York Mets. Franco will start occasionally at first base, and will also receive ample at-bats pinch-hitting late in games. Braves | Roster move to come Thursday Jeff Lutz, of Braves.MLB.com, reports the Atlanta Braves will make a roster move Thursday, July 19, to clear room for recently signed 1B Julio Franco. Franco is expected to be activated before Thursday's game. Braves | Franco signs The Associated Press reports the Atlanta Braves signed 1B Julio Franco (Mets) to a contract for the rest of the season. Braves | Franco drawing interest from former team The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports New York Mets 1B Julio Franco, who was designated for assignment by the club on July 12, is drawing significant interest from the Atlanta Braves, one of his former teams. "We had the benefit of having him here, watching him produce, seeing his impact," general manager John Schuerholz said. "You can't forget those things." Mets | Franco designated for assignment The Associated Press reports the New York Mets have designated 1B Julio Franco for assignment. Mets | Franco bothered by sore knee New York Mets 1B Julio Franco (knee) did not start, Sunday, June 24, against the Oakland Athletics, because his knee was bothering him, and he was having trouble moving laterally, according to the Associated Press. He pinch-hit in the eighth inning, and drew a walk. MLB | Clemens-Franco matchup one for the aged The Elias Sports Bureau reports that when 48-year-old New York Mets 1B Julio Franco flied out against 44-year-old New York Yankees SP Roger Clemens in the second inning, Friday, June 15, they became the oldest batter-pitcher matchup in the major leagues since Nick Altrock of the Washington Senators hit a comebacker off the Philadelphia Athletics' Rube Walberg in the 11th inning on Oct. 1, 1933. Altrock was 57, and hadn't played a game since 1919, while Walberg was 37, according to the Associated Press. Clemens and Franco totaled 93 years, 246 days, while Altrock and Walberg added to 94 years, 80 days. Franco struck out looking and grounded out against Clemens in his other two at-bats. Mets | Wright battling back spasms New York Mets 3B David Wright (back) was a late scratch from the starting lineup, Friday, June 1, against the Arizona Diamondbacks, because of back spasms, according to the Associated Press. IF Julio Franco replaced Wright at third base. Mets | Franco oldest player to homer in MLB game New York Mets 1B Julio Franco extended his record of being the oldest player to homer in a major league game, at 48 years, eight months and 12 days, Friday, May 4, against Arizona Diamondbacks SP Randy Johnson, according to the Associated Press. Mets | Franco celebrates 25 years The Newark Star-Ledger's Don Burke reports New York Mets 1B Julio Franco celebrated the 25th anniversary of his arrival in the major leagues on April 23, 1982. Mets 3B David Wright, SS Jose Reyes, RP Ambiorix Burgos and RP Joseph Smith weren't born when he made his major-league debut. Mets | Franco has hand injury New York Mets 1B Julio Franco (hand) underwent an MRI exam and X-rays on his left hand, and could miss several days of action, because of tendon inflammation, according to the Associated Press. Mets | Franco drives in five runs against Washington New York Mets 1B Julio Franco drove in five runs, Saturday, Sept. 30, against the Washington Nationals, and fell a triple shy of hitting for the cycle, according to Howard Fendrich of the Associated Press. The last time Franco drove in five runs in a game was Aug. 6, 1994, when he played for the Chicago White Sox. Mets | Franco earns rare third-base start The Newark Star-Ledger reports New York Mets 1B Julio Franco made his second career start at third base on Sept. 19. The 48-year-old Franco's only other start at third was in 1982 as a rookie for the Philadelphia Phillies. Mets | Delgado leaves game early Saturday New York Mets 1B Carlos Delgado (unknown) left the game early Saturday, July 29, after getting hit by a pitch from Atlanta Braves SP Tim Hudson. 1B Julio Franco has replaced him at first base. Mets | Franco ejected for arguing with umpire The Associated Press reports New York Mets 1B Julio Franco was ejected from the on-deck circle in the ninth inning of the Tuesday, May 9, contest against the Philadelphia Phillies for arguing with plate umpire Doug Eddings on a called third strike. Mets | Delgado may get Thursday off The Newark Star-Ledger's M.A. Mehta reports New York Mets 1B Carlos Delgado may get Thursday, May 4, off from the starting lineup. Mets manager Willie Randolph is still weighing his options; if Delgado is left out for the day, 1B Julio Franco would likely take his place. Mets | Franco steals a base Marty Noble, of NewYork.Mets.MLB.com, reports New York Mets 1B Julio Franco became the oldest player in 97 years to steal a base Wednesday, April 26. Mets | Franco becomes second-oldest player to steal a base New York Mets 1B Julio Franco, 47, became the second-oldest player in MLB history to steal a base Wednesday, April 26, against the San Francisco Giants, according to the Associated Press. The Elias Sports Bureau reports that 49-year-old Arlie Latham stole a base for the 1909 New York Giants. Mets | Franco accomplishes historic feat Marty Noble, of NewYorkMets.MLB.com, reports New York Mets 1B Julio Franco became the oldest player to hit a home run when he knocked one out Thursday, April 20. Mets | Franco Hit by Pitch Mark Bowman, of Mets.MLB.com, reports New York Mets 1B Julio Franco (elbow) left a Spring Training game for treatment after being hit near his left elbow Friday, March 3. The team said the injury isn't serious. Mets | Franco Signs The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien is reporting the New York Mets signed free-agent 1B Julio Franco (Atlanta Braves) to a two-year deal, believed to be worth as much as $2.2 million. Braves | Franco Files for Free Agency Mark Bowman, of Braves.MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves 1B Julio Franco filed for free agency Thursday, Oct. 27. Braves | Franco Starting ESPN reports Atlanta Braves 1B Julio Franco is starting in Game 1 of the Divisional Series against the Houston Astros. Braves | Franco Scratched Mark Bowman, of Braves.MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves 1B Julio Franco (elbow) was scratched from the starting lineup due to a sore left elbow Sunday, Sept. 18. 1B Adam LaRoche started in his place. Braves | Franco Nearing Milestone Atlanta Braves 1B Julio Franco needs one hit to become the 80th player in Major League Baseball history with 2,500 career hits, according to the Associated Press. Braves | Day of Rest for Franco The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves 1B Julio Franco (virus) got a day off Sunday, June 19, in order to continue to recover from an illness that he has had throughout much of the previous week. Braves | Franco Has Fever Atlanta Braves 1B Julio Franco, originally slated to be the designated hitter in the game against the Texas Rangers Wednesday, June 15, was scratched from the lineup because of a fever, according to the Associated Press. Braves | Franco Oldest to Steal Base The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves 1B Julio Franco, who turns 47 on Aug. 23, became the oldest player to steal a base. Braves | Franco Re-Signs USAToday.com reports the Atlanta Braves re-signed 1B Julio Franco to a one-year deal. Braves | Arbitration For Franco The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports the Atlanta Braves offered salary arbitration to 1B Julio Franco. Braves | Franco Files for Free Agency Mark Bowman, of Braves.MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves 1B Julio Franco has filed for free agency. Braves | Fast Fact: Ageless Franco According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta Braves 1B Julio Franco (46) is the oldest player in a postseason since 47-year-old Jack Quinn of the 1930 Philadelphia Athletics. Braves | Franco Breaks RBI Mark The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Atlanta Braves 1B Julio Franco drove in a run Saturday, June 27 to give him 26 RBIs, surpassing Pete Rose's 1986 mark for most RBIs by a player 45 or older. Braves | Franco Sets RBI Record The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Atlanta Braves 1B Julio Franco now has 25 runs batted in this season, tying the record for the most runs driven in by a player 45 or older. Pete Rose drove in 25 runs in 72 games with the 1986 Cincinnati Reds, when he also was 45. Braves | Franco Sits The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Atlanta Braves 1B Julio Franco sat out Thursday, June 17, for a night of rest. IF Mike Hessman took his place at first. Braves | Franco Sets Record with Slam Keith Parsons, of the Associated Press, reports Atlanta Braves IF Julio Franco became the oldest player in major league history to hit a grand slam Thursday, June 3. The 45-year-old Franco surpassed a record previously held by the then 43-year-old Carlton Fisk. Braves | Franco Misses Fourth The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Atlanta Braves 1B Julio Franco (back) missed his fourth consecutive start Tuesday, June 1, with back soreness. Franco was able to take ground balls during pregame infield practice and could return to the lineup as soon as Wednesday, June 2. Braves | Franco Sits Again Mark Bowman, of Braves.MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves 1B Julio Franco (back) was forced to miss his sixth straight game Monday, May 31, with a stiff lower back. He said it loosened up a little bit Sunday, May 30, but the plane ride set him back. Braves | Franco Addresses Team Slump The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports Atlanta Braves 1B Julio Franco isn't deterred about his team's slumping ways as of late. "We just have to keep battling and step it up," Franco said. "It's going to be hard. It's going to be tough, because since the first week of the season we've been playing with injured regulars out of our lineup." Braves | Franco Smashes Century-Old Record The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Atlanta Braves 1B Julio Franco became the oldest player in history (45 years old) to hit a pinch-hit homer when he crushed a two-run shot to dead center in the seventh inning. The previous record was held by Deacon McGuire, who was 43 when he hit one for the Red Sox in 1907. Braves | Franco Back With Team The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Atlanta Braves 1B Julio Franco (ear) was back with the team Friday after missing the three-game series at San Francisco with an inner-ear infection. An eye, ear and nose specialist in Florida had strongly advised against flying until the condition subsided. "It was rough," Franco said. "An ear infection messes with your equilibrium. I had a little water behind the ear, and (the doctor) waited until that was gone." Braves | Putting An Ear To The Situation The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Atlanta Braves 1B Julio Franco (ear) is still in South Florida, where he developed an inner ear infection during the April 23-25 series against the Florida Marlins. He's seeing a specialist each day to determine when it's safe to fly. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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