[USML Announce] Franklin's Mint Condition In Nick of Time for Rumblin' Rips

[Brad Jansen]

*ITEM
* Mariners shortstop prospect Nick
Franklin<http://baseball2.onroto.com/baseball/webnew/display_player_profile.pl?USML+6+2845&session_id=QsC7GSzyXs1e8Ermp6cW4Mtdju>has
bulked up by adding an additional 35 pounds this offseason.
*Spin:* Franklin reported to camp last year at 6'1 and 180 pounds, and the
organization wanted him to bulk up over the winter. He hit .287/.358/.430
with six homers and 16 steals across three levels in 2012, and could see
significant time with the Mariners in 2013 with only Robert Andino blocking
his path.

*WINNER

*Riptorns. Plan to retain minor leaguers instead of overpaid, overstuffed
veterans gets major boost with rising star Nick Franklin (5-R), sure to be
key cog in Mariners wheel of fortune.

*LOSER

*Red Hots. Will have to be satisfied with keeping only Ackley as Andino has
no future in Seattle's keystone combo.
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