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.
Orioles Among Teams Interested In Nick Franklin