Francoeur plays pizza-delivery man for A’s fans

[proud2BlibKansan]

OAKLAND, CALIF. -- Food for all.

Royals right fielder Jeff Francoeur cemented his bond Wednesday afternoon with the “Bacon Tuesday” group of A’s fans who populate one section along the right-field wall at the Coliseum by popping for 20 individual pizzas.

Francoeur also sent an autographed bat to the group.

“Baseball is fun,” he said. “We can take it too serious sometimes. This is something more than just baseball. The (fans in that) right-field section are here every game. They cheer for every (Oakland player). They are diehards. I just enjoy them out there.”

Clubhouse personnel delivered the pizzas in the first inning.

“It’s a lot of fun,” Francoeur said. “You don’t get to build relationships like that every day.” This relationship started last year when Francoeur tossed the group, whose members feast on various bacon-related delicacies each Tuesday, a ball with a $100 bill attached to it – and told them to buy some beer to go with their bacon.

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[klook]

1. Neat - Francoeur has always seemed like a good guy to me

He was very popular in Atlanta when he came up with the same crop of "Baby Braves" that included fellow hometown product Brian McCann.

But Francoeur's erratic offense, combined with salary demands, sent him packing to the Mets after 4+ years. I hope he's doing well in KC and wish him all the best.