Martin Prado @MartinPradoHub Juan Francisco Eyes Atlanta Braves' Open Third Base Positionhttp://sns.mx/uen4y5 Hide summary Reply Retweet Favorite Buffer More Juan Francisco Eyes Atlanta Braves' Open Third Base Position The assumption the entire offseason was that Martin Prado was going to fill the void at third base left by Chipper Jones, leaving Juan Francisco for spot duty in 2013. Then in a surprising move, the... Rant Sports @RantSports · Follow 4:50 p.m. - Mar 5, 2013 · Details Kim Klement-USATODAY Sports The assumption the entire offseason was that Martin Prado was going to fill the void at third base left by Chipper Jones, leaving Juan Francisco for spot duty in 2013. Then in a surprising move, the Atlanta Braves dealt Prado to acquire Justin Upton, which created a huge opportunity for Francisco. This spring training is a vital point in his career as he looks to become an everyday player at the MLB level. 2012 Recap: Francisco began the 2012 spring training in a competition with Todd Frazier for the Cincinnati Reds' backup third base position before the Braves acquired him just days before the regular season began. Francisco added left-handed power off the bench and some spot starts at third base. In 93 games (205 plate appearances), he hit .234 with nine homers and 32 RBI and posted a .710 OPS while striking out 70 times. In the field, he made six errors in 93 chances for a .935 fielding percentage. 2013 Outlook: The 25-year-old has never had the chance to be an everyday starter and now has his best opportunity. He finds himself in a competition with Chris Johnson, who the Braves also acquired in the Upton-Prado deal. Francisco's work ethic has been questioned in the past, and if he can't find motivation...
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