Julio Franco: Freak of Nature

With an eye on 3,000 hits, Franco plans on playing until age 50

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) -- Not satisfied with being the oldest active player in the major leagues, Julio Franco said Sunday he wants to play until he turns 50, end his career with at least 3,000 hits and then become a manager.

Franco, 46, signed a one-year, $1 million deal last month with the Atlanta Braves for the 2005 season -- his 21st in the majors.
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