Jeff Francoeur returns to Atlanta

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Jeff Francoeur returns to Atlanta

Photos of Jeff Francoeur's return to Atlanta and Turner Field with the New York Mets and photos of the game between the Atlanta Braves and Mets on July 16, 2009.

Jeff Francoeur returned to Turner Field on Thursday after his recent trade to the New York Mets.

Francoeur greets Braves outfielder Ryan Church, who was exchanged for Francoeur, during batting practice before the game.

Camera crews surround Francoeur on his return to Atlanta.

Chipper Jones hits a RBI single to score Brooks Conrad for a 4-3 and put the Braves ahead for good.

Braves center fielder Nate McLouth makes a diving catch on a shallow fly ball by Mets Luis Castillo in the 1st inning.

Braves catcher Brian McCann loses his helmet and glasses as he slides into home.

McCann run tied the game 3-3.

McCann narrowly beat the thrown home.

Francoeur gives Luis Castillo a high five as he scores on a single.

Yunel Escobar gives the Braves a 1-0 lead in the 2nd inning with a solo home run.

Derek Lowe gave the Braves a quality start by allowing three runs in six innings.

David Wright shows off Jeff Francoeur in his new uniform to Braves players.

Braves pitcher Tim Hudson, on the mend from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, throws some simulated innings from the mound before the game.

Braves first base coach Glenn Hubbard talks with Francoeur.

Francoeur loosens up with his new team.

Braves Hitting coach Terry Pendleton and bullpen coach Eddie Perez say hello to Francoeur.

Francoeur answer questions from the media.

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Jeff Francoeur returned to Turner Field on Thursday after his recent trade to the New York Mets.

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