Juan Francisco (3B)

Braves third basemen Juan Francisco made his 10th start of the season for Atlanta during Sunday's series finale against the Rockies. Francisco collected two hits in the 7-2 win, including a RBI single in the sixth inning. He also singles earlier in the contest, finishing 2 for 3 with a walk.

Atlanta Braves 3B Juan Francisco may see as many as 300 at-bats in the 2012 ...

Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez told MLB.com on Friday that third baseman Juan Francisco could see as many as 300 at-bats this season as they try to limit Chipper Jones' time in the field with his surgically-repaired left knee. "I know this is a great opportunity for me and there is a door open for me to play," Francisco said. "I have to take advantage of what is given to me. I think if I keep doing...

Dan Uggla ended his struggles against R.A. Dickey with a two-run homer, and Juan Francisco and Freddie Freeman also hit two-run drives to lead the Atlanta Braves over the New York Mets, 14-6, Wednesday. Francisco homered in the second and Freeman hit an opposite-field drive to left in the fifth that chased Dickey (2-1), who allowed eight runs and eight hits in 4 1/3 innings in his worst outing in four...

Atlanta Braves 3B Juan Francisco hit a pinch-hit solo home run in the eighth inning ...

Braves acquired 3B Juan Francisco from the Reds in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect J.J. Hoover.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 1st, 8:56am

Braves have acquired third baseman Juan Francisco from the Reds in exchange for right-handed minor-league pitcher J.J. Hoover.

The passing of the Braves' 3B torch has begun. Juan Francisco has holes but intrigue. Can Chipper Jones still be useful in mixed leagues?

The Hardball Times provides some NL Waiver Wire advice.

If you need a 3B option, do not like further than Juan Francisco who could be your guy according to RazzBall.