Orioles Among Teams Interested In Nick Franklin
 

Orioles Among Teams Interested In Nick Franklin
The Orioles have joined the Rays and Mets as teams discussing a deal with the Mariners for middle infielder Nick Franklin, reports Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com. Baltimore would be interested in using Franklin at second base, where the team remains somewhat unsettled entering the season.

Franklin is competing (**minally, at least) with Brad Miller at short for Seattle after being displaced at second by Robinson Ca**. The 23-year-old had a solid debut last year, posting a .225/.303/.389 line in 412 plate appearances after taking over at the keystone for Dustin Ackley. Franklin is considered a more marginal defender at shortstop than Miller, and has ** apparent alternative spot in the Seattle infield, opening the possibility for a deal.


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