In an article for Newsday, Ken Davidoff is reporting that Julio Franco will be designated for assignment to make room on the roster for Lastings Milledge who will become the starting left fielder.

Davidoff writes:

"It's not clear whether Franco, who turns 48 next month, will retire, or whether he'll accept an unconditional release and try to find a job elsewhere."

In 2007, Franco has 10 hits in 50 at-bats, for a .200 batting average. He has recorded a .328 on-base percentage and only a .260 slugging percentage.

This was bound to happen to franco eventually. In my opinion, franco should spend a short time trying to find another team to play for, but then attempt to find a coaching job somewhere.
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