Sports
Royals release former Braves outfielder Francoeur
The Kansas City Royals requested unconditional release waivers on former Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur Friday.
Francoeur, a former Parkview star, had been designated for assignment June 30.
Francoeur, 29, was hitting .208 with three homers and 13 RBis this season in 59 games. He is free to sign with any team.
Read Mark Bradley's column about Francoeur's strange career.
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Mike Luck is an Audience Specialist on the sports team at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He has worked at the AJC since 1980.
