Obv I wanted to grab Franklin last year and I'm glad to read Dutton claiming that's the guy we like. Getting a 23yr old AAAA player is a good move even if Franklin never becomes a true major leaguer (Giovatella like). And for what? 3 months of Fat Ass? Would be a steal.
That said his value is only at 2B and we signed Infante. With Colon now ready for spot duty there's no logical spot for Franklin. You can't put him at 3B unless you think his power in Sea last year (12 in 369 AB which would make him our team leader this year sadly) is legit. He hit 0 in 47 AB this year.
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