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From: Brad Jansen <bljansen@gmail.com><br>
To: USML Announcements <announce@usml.net><br>
Sent: Tue, Feb 12, 2013 9:32 pm<br>
Subject: [USML Announce] Franklin's Mint Condition In Nick of Time for Rumblin' Rips<br>
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</b> Mariners shortstop prospect <a target="_blank" href="http://baseball2.onroto.com/baseball/webnew/display_player_profile.pl?USML+6+2845&session_id=QsC7GSzyXs1e8Ermp6cW4Mtdju">Nick Franklin</a> has bulked up by adding an additional 35 pounds this offseason.<br>
<b>Spin:</b> 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.<br>
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<b>WINNER<br>
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</b>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.<br>
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</b>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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