"Powell will continue to be the primary play-by-play announcer for radio broadcasts as he returns for his 11th season with the Braves on a multi-year contract and with a reduced schedule. I cannot wait to work alongside this team and talented broadcast crew.. .mHQYb .p-search-item__image{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin-right:0.5rem;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;width:55px;}/*!sc*/ I dont know. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button-menu{-webkit-flex:0 0 auto;-ms-flex:0 0 auto;flex:0 0 auto;}/*!sc*/ These reports made it seem like he was the odds-on favorite, but the Braves sprung a surprise of sorts last week, naming Brandon Gaudin to the role of the team's TV play-by-play announcer on Bally Sports broadcasts. .fYCiRB{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;-webkit-box-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;height:40px;width:40px;}/*!sc*/ body.article{font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;background-color:#ffffff;line-height:1.5;}/*!sc*/ You must log in or register to reply here. .ezZJVn:hover{cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ Motter was a pest control worker who was discovered by the Braves before being discovered. ESPNs Tom Hart and Eric Collins, who calls Charlotte Hornets games for Bally Sports, were among the others interviewed for the job. A Dressy Twist On Baseball Caps: How To Make The Most Of This Versatile Accessory, Enhance Your Performance: Finishing Baseball Bats With Protective Materials. Jeff Francoeur is a baseball broadcast journalist based in Atlanta. Bally Sports South announced Brandon Gaudin as their new play-by-play voice for Braves telecasts. Georgia still a red state, former U.S. data-styled.g147[id="Styles__MarkdownContainer-dxqlie-0"]{content:"eJdqRG,"}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:1024px){.groqnz.markdown,.groqnz.photo figcaption,.groqnz.oembed .social-embed{padding:0;}}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top > *{-webkit-order:0;-ms-flex-order:0;order:0;-webkit-flex:1 1 auto;-ms-flex:1 1 auto;flex:1 1 auto;}/*!sc*/ .blUWSx .share-button__link{cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ listeners: [], Braves depth chart courtesy ofAtlantaBraves.com. He is in his 14th season as the voice of FOX Sports South and FOX Sports Southeast. .blUWSx .share-list__item{position:absolute;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner::after{display:none;content:'';width:0;height:0;position:absolute;left:auto;right:-1px;top:33%;z-index:calc(99992 + 1);border-color:transparent #ffffff transparent transparent;border-style:solid;border-width:8px;}/*!sc*/ He likewise skipped work since he had laryngitis. .cHcHkC{font-size:1.2rem;line-height:1.2;margin-top:0;max-height:48px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;display:-webkit-box;width:100%;-webkit-line-clamp:2;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;}/*!sc*/ He won a Rawlings Gold Glove award in the N.L. If the team isn't satisfied with the production it's getting from Olivera, Francoeur could be a viable replacement in left field. .blUWSx .share-button{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;background:none;border:none;padding:0;cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search__input--icon{position:absolute;top:0.75rem;right:1rem;}/*!sc*/ @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-medium.woff2') format('woff2'),url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-medium.woff') format('woff');font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-display:fallback;}/*!sc*/ Hopefully they work the kinks out. After the draft, Francoeur was assigned to the team's advanced Rookie League club in Danville, Virginia, where he played 38 games and hit .327 with 8 home runs and 31 RBIs. data-styled.g122[id="Styles__HeadlineContainer-sc-19rm04l-0"]{content:"dMKvOx,"}/*!sc*/ } The team says Rosario is seeing the ball much better this year and is making good contact. .groqnz{margin-bottom:32px;}/*!sc*/ Jeff Francoeur, a former outfielder for the Braves who is now a commentator, has recently been absent from his job responsibilities. data-styled.g114[id="sc-bdfBwQ"]{content:"mHQYb,"}/*!sc*/ Press J to jump to the feed. A look into . *{box-sizing:border-box;}/*!sc*/ He had a twofold and one run scored in six at-bats. Im not aware of any professional sports where contracts have character clauses that would allow a team to void the contract for breach. Still, 'Erick' with the 'C' and the 'K' is a contender for me. .mHQYb .p-search__input--sm{font-size:12px;height:30px;min-width:150px;}/*!sc*/ } He subsequently signed with the San Francisco Giants, but was released after just two weeks. html{font-size:16px;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;}/*!sc*/ A look at the injuries for Jeff Francoeur, and the financial implications. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__item{color:#222222;background-color:#ffffff;font-size:14px;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__secondary-logos{width:100%;-webkit-order:-1;-ms-flex-order:-1;order:-1;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-container{-webkit-order:0;-ms-flex-order:0;order:0;-webkit-flex-basis:80%;-ms-flex-preferred-size:80%;flex-basis:80%;}}/*!sc*/ He began broadcasting Braves games in 2010, initially working the Sunday home games and eventually adding more telecasts. header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open{position:fixed;top:0px;z-index:99992;}/*!sc*/ A familiar voice will be missing from the Braves broadcast lineup this season: Tom Glavines. Braves Red Sox on mlb.tv tonight rather today your time 1.05pm. .mHQYb .p-search-item__container--sm{font-size:12px;height:30px;min-width:150px;}/*!sc*/ .hedPca{color:#666666;font-size:0.833rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:24px;padding-top:8px;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:768px){.ggWmAj{max-height:60px;padding:16px 32px 16px 24px;}}/*!sc*/ The fielder, who is 27, made his first appearance in the majors at the age of 27. main{display:block;}/*!sc*/ I think BA is a great announcer, however his voice still just makes me think about the 2019 cardinals series and I just can't go through those feelings . .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__logo{-webkit-flex:0 1 auto;-ms-flex:0 1 auto;flex:0 1 auto;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;text-align:left;height:56px;padding:0 16px 0 0;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g100[id="styles__SearchWidgetContainer-sc-1vorjk3-0"]{content:"fYCiRB,"}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner{width:100%;display:-webkit-inline-box;display:-webkit-inline-flex;display:-ms-inline-flexbox;display:inline-flex;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;-webkit-align-content:center;-ms-flex-line-pack:center;align-content:center;position:relative;}/*!sc*/ There ought to be an exception to the rule in that situation. .jDETbc{font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;font-size:40px;color:#222222;margin:0;}/*!sc*/ .dLQAwR .contributor__text--twitter{font-size:0.8rem;font-weight:600;}/*!sc*/ { They are play-by-play announcer Joe Simpson and color commentators Jeff Francoeur and Chip Caray. Wish I couldve used that back in my parochial school days. The current contract is in effect. The first is probably his most well-known call from his time at Georgia Tech. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-items{background-color:#041E42;}/*!sc*/ Close. .gkgVOa{display:inline-block;width:100%;height:auto;position:relative;}/*!sc*/ It is safe to say that his salary as an announcer is significant. .dLQAwR a{color:#057AFF;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-container__primary{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;width:100%;padding:0px;}/*!sc*/ He was a loving husband, father, and Braves fan, and his death has left a void in the organization. This is the online home for all things baseball. button:-moz-focusring,[type="button"]:-moz-focusring,[type="reset"]:-moz-focusring,[type="submit"]:-moz-focusring{outline:1px dotted ButtonText;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner .p-icon *{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search__input--icon--sm{top:0.5rem;right:0.5rem;}/*!sc*/ Sharing the news, he expressed, Thank you to the board for choosing me. As TBS held the American League contract that year, he had a similar occupation for the American League postseason games in 2020. Im not walking away permanently, he said. .dLQAwR:not(:last-child){border-right:1px dashed #ccc;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-container__revenue{display:none;}/*!sc*/ However, Im not a Georgia Tech fan, so I havent had to listen to him day-in, day-out for an entire season either. .blUWSx{height:30px;position:relative;width:30px;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__tagline{margin-right:auto;display:none;}/*!sc*/ The 'C' is fine; the . .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__logo--mlb img{margin:auto;}/*!sc*/ This position has been held by him since the 2017 season. forms: { @media (min-width:768px){h1.Styles__HeadlineContainer-sc-19rm04l-0{font-size:2.488rem;}h2.Styles__HeadlineContainer-sc-19rm04l-0{font-size:1.44rem;}}/*!sc*/ Jeff Francoeur has the jokes and Tim Hudson has First Chop duty at SunTrust Park. @media (max-width:1023px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-side__nav-items{font-size:14px;}}/*!sc*/ .hspSPq svg path{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ Francoeur has been off most of the Braves telecasts in June and July, but Bally Sports said he's expected to wind up calling about the same number of games this year as in past seasons. } A dream come true for Motter as he announced the 2021 World Series. Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker has signed a three-year contract extension after leading the team to the playoffs in each of his first two seasons. However, over the past few years Francoeurs production has declined, and he was released by the Braves in April of 2013. @media (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header[data-is-club],.mHQYb header.mlb-header[data-is-microsite]{background-image:linear-gradient(#002867 50%,#081c3b 50%);}.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-top__nav-items{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;}}/*!sc*/ } (function() { .mHQYb header.mlb-header .icon-globe{margin-left:32px;}/*!sc*/ Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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Simpson will remain part of the broadcast team but will shift more to radio side while still making a few TV appearances. .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-top__nav-items{display:none;}/*!sc*/ Or does Smoltz hate us now? .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__button-menu--icon span:nth-child(1),.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__button-menu--icon span:nth-child(4){opacity:0;}/*!sc*/ Season Team GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB . .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-items{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;width:100%;padding:0px;}/*!sc*/ Senator Kelly Loeffler insists in new . As the teams head coach, he will also be in his 15th season, so his replacement will be a lucky man. This game is FAST! I did not have access to watch the Braves game this past Friday evening, but my father saw it & said Jeff Francoeur was one of the announcers. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( "Francoeur grew up listening to Simpson and the two have developed a strong friendship, so the primary drawback to this opportunity is that it came at Simpson's expense. In 2005, his rookie season, Francoeur hit .300 with 14 home runs and 45 RBI, and was named to the National League All-Star team. Overall he had a 3.36 ERA with only 2BB/9 and a great K rate of 9.7 per 9. Apparently, Ian Anderson has developed a slider that got rave reviews in his 1st spring stint. The is the best we could hope for. His selection to the Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame was announced on January 27, 2018. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams__team--logo{height:24px;width:24px;padding:2px 2px 2px 0;margin-right:2px;display:inline-block;}/*!sc*/ Jeff Francoeur, the lead analyst on the Braves' telecasts, agrees - despite a personal tradeoff. However, we do know that he signed a three-year contract with the Fox Sports South network in 2017. Save Money And Get Quality Equipment: Who Buys Used Baseball Bats And What Are The Benefits? Caray will primarily be joined in the booth by Jeff Francoeur, a 12-year MLB veteran entering his fifth season as lead in-game analyst. Francoeur has not given up on his baseball career, however, and has recently been announced as the new play-by-play announcer for the Atlanta Braves. data-styled.g20[id="imagestyle__ImageWrapper-sc-xw1tzz-0"]{content:"evGxub,gkgVOa,"}/*!sc*/ It is not known who will replace him. .mHQYb .p-search-item__image-selector--active{background-color:#4c8cee;}/*!sc*/ Hopefully he doesn't do what Smoltz does to avoid sounding biased. .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner{opacity:1;}/*!sc*/ Florida State is lining up for a long game-winning field goal to try and beat the Yellow Jackets on the last play of the game and it, um, does not go well for the Seminoles: The second is from his time as the basketball radio announcer for Butler (I didnt mention thathe was the radio voice of Butler basketball before going to Georgia Tech). [McCalvy] TBS broadcast crew for Braves-Brewers: Don Orsillo, Jeff Francoeur and Matt Winer. .mHQYb .p-search__list--sm{font-size:12px;min-width:150px;}/*!sc*/ According to Francoeur's current contract, he will earn $1,000,000 per year. "When Francoeur is not in the television booth, the analyst duties will primarily be handled by either Simpson or Tom Glavine. A sportscaster earns between $30145 and $181825 per year. Simpson is a Dodgers fan, so hed be embarrassed if he were one. Hes one of those guys that could come out of (seemingly) nowhere and plug in right behind Strider, and its another reason why I think prospect lists should be fluid, especially when Dodd, in his ST debut, comes out throwing gas that hit 96. These three have a great chemistry and provide great insight and analysis of the game. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-items{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column;padding-top:2px;}/*!sc*/ .dLQAwR .contributor__image{margin-right:8px;}/*!sc*/ He was a rookie outfielder for the Braves during the 2005 National League Division. textarea{overflow:auto;}/*!sc*/ It may not display this or other websites correctly. Braves broadcasters are some of the best in the business. body.article .ad-top-container{background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:8px 0;min-height:66px;}/*!sc*/ Of course the first ball in play goes to Grissom. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to Braves Journal and receive notifications of new posts by email. .mHQYb input[type='search']::-webkit-search-cancel-button{-webkit-appearance:none;}/*!sc*/ Sports broadcasters earned an average salary of $75,000, with salaries ranging from $30,146 to $181,825 per year. @supports (-moz-appearance:none){.koKsQt .share-button__square,.koKsQt .share-button__email{-webkit-filter:brightness(0%);filter:brightness(0%);}}/*!sc*/ Moreover, his ongoing whereabouts likewise stay a secret. ATLANTA -- Three days after welcoming back Brian McCann to serve as their veteran catcher, the Braves announced that Jeff Francoeur will replace Joe Simpson as their lead television analyst.The Baby Braves are all grown up, and Atlanta's broadcast team will assume a different look next season.With Francoeur set to work around 105 games, Simpson will now primarily be heard as part of the Braves' radio broadcast team that will again include Jim Powell, Don Sutton and Ben Ingram. Simpson will be replaced in the Braves booth by Jeff Francoeur, who is expected to work approximately 100 games this season. Family, Friends, & Celebrating the Outdoors is some of Life's Best Medicine. In addition to Jordan and Moylan, analysts on the studio shows will include former Braves players Nick Green, who is in his eighth season in the role, and Gordon Beckham, who joined the telecasts for 12 games last year. 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