Tom Seaver Fan Club

Here’s a solid story on Julio Franco.  The last time Franco logged more then 400 at bats, we were all ten years younger but somehow Franco always manages to find a job in the offseason.  Probably because he consistently hits above .275 every year and he does it with some solid plate discipline as well.

In Auguest, Fraco will turn 48.  When Franco homers for the first time this season, he’ll set the record for the oldest major league player to hit a homerun.  The previous record was held by Jack Quinn, who homered at age 46 and 357 days.

Anyone who’s been around this long has two important attributes.  Great conditioning and and an incredible work ethic.  Hopefully both of those will rub off on some of the younger guys.  I’m really looking forward to seeing him on the field and Rickey Henderson helping out this spring.