M's Franklin adds 35 pounds over winter
Nick Franklin - SS - Seattle Mariners
Feb. 8, 2013 - 10:00 PM ET
Mariners prospect infielder Nick Franklin has bulked up by adding an additional 35 pounds this offseason.
Franklin reported to camp last year at 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds, so the Mariners wanted him to add some weight. We'd say 35 pounds is sufficient. The soon-to-be 22-year-old hit .287/.358/.430 with six homers and 16 steals across three levels in 2012 and could make his major league debut in 2013 with only Brendan Ryan blocking his path.
Source: Jeff Evans on Twitter