OK...Y'all know I'm on record as being good with Seager at SS and Liddi at 3B in '12 but seeing the Franklin video (and a nice play into the hole where he shows a gun), what are the chances that Wedge goes into spring training with a completely open mind and a battle royale between Franklin and Liddi for a left-side IF spot?
As I think about it, Franklin as a decent SS would give his bat time to develop...as he certainly would hit better than your average Wilson or Ryan. Not much pressure to hit early, really.
Listen, Robin Yount was an 18 year old MLB SS right out of HS (well, really he had 64 games as a 17 yr old MiLB'er).
No, Franklin isn't likely Yount. But he may be a better option than Ryan right now, maybe.
Hadn't really thought about it before.
I'm still good on the Seager/Liddi deal....but a Franklin who hit .350 in ST might change that.
BTW, why the heck does he STILL swing from the right side?
moe
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