Comments on: Franklin Steals Show In Rising Stars Game

By: John Manuel

John Manuel — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:58:58 +0000

Duly noted. I think the fact that he had three extra-base hits in the AFL leading up to that game, then had three XBH in the game, is what made it unlikely.

By: baseball4ever

baseball4ever — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:18:41 +0000

I wouldn't call franklin 'unlikely hero'. if you follow his resume, he played for usa teams since he was 16 and was successful; his high school produced guys like varitek, weeks, and jose lopez.
maybe he just didn't the the connection to all of the writers – he's just a really good baseball player that lets his talent prove who he is.

By: Joe S.

Joe S. — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 21:11:42 +0000

Gotta give JZ a lot props a great young talent evaluator! He's building a team the right way that can contend for the long haul. JZ's assembled a young core of starting pitchers that is centered around Cy Young pitcher King Felix. By the end of 2012 season that starting pitching staff has the potential to be the best in all of baseball. A starting rotation that features Hernandez, Pineda, Hultzen, Paxton and Walker is gonna be amazing. With the development of position players like Nick Franklin the future looks very bright! Go Mariners!!!

By: Ted Dintersmith

Ted Dintersmith — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:20:52 +0000

Thanks for the great update. It's going to be so interesting to track how the Pirates feel about their #1 draft pick. I've seen him pitch, and understand the excitement about his "great stuff." But at some point, he's going to need to translate that into a low ERA, which he didn't do in college, and isn't yet doing in the pro's. Time will tell.

By: Dale Gery

Dale Gery — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 11:47:37 +0000

Quite an empressive showing from Franklin. Where's that power come from. The swing from the right side not the same though. Mike Trout looks a little tired, about a half step behind in everything, but who can tell. The kid who impressed me the most was Wil Myers. Great swing, looks like he is bigger and stronger than last year. Just looks like a baseball player.