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Veteran Francoeur excited to join postseason push
- Updated: August 25, 2016
MIAMI — All smiles entering the clubhouse on Thursday afternoon, Jeff Francoeur was warmly embraced by the Marlins. The 32-year-old outfielder is ready and eager for the opportunity to do his part in Miami’s postseason push.
The Marlins acquired Francoeur from the Braves on Wednesday night as part of a three-team trade that also involved the Rangers.
Francoeur welcomes the chance to go from a last-place team in Atlanta to a Marlins squad knocking on the door for a National League Wild Card spot.
“It feels good to be here,” Francoeur said. “It’s been a tough year in Atlanta, obviously, with rebuilding and doing stuff. I’m excited to just come over here and have some at-bats that mean something, competitive, getting the juices flowing.”
Marlins manager Don Mattingly plans on platooning the right-handed-hitting Francoeur in right field with Ichiro Suzuki. The veteran, who is batting .249 with seven homers and 33 RBIs in his 12th season, also adds depth off the bench.
Miami has been searching for outfield help since Giancarlo Stanton went on the disabled list with a Grade 3 left groin strain on …
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