Angels acquired UTL Nick Franklin

[John Smith]

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Today the #Angels have acquired UTL Nick Franklin from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for a PTBNL or cash considerations.

[totdprods]

Hmm.

[KevinJ14]

Former top prospect for the Mariners. Was a part of the big David Price trade

[totdprods]

Does he have options still?

My guess is Marte goes down tomorrow, Franklin activated. Adding another UT IF though could portend some changes within next month to shake up that depth.

[Troll Daddy]

Makes no sense with Cowart in the minors. He's batting.195 ok it makes sense now.

[Ohtaniland]

Because  .195 > .180

[AngelStew43]

Ok, so someone will be moving on.  Pennington?  Espinoza?  Escobar?

[AngelArcher]

I hope this is to DFA Pennington. 

 

[UndertheHalo]

Haha.  Eppler loves him sum dumpster diving.  Holy shit this guy is more into it then Stoneman !

i mean how many busted former top prospects do we have now !? Hopefully eventually one of these turns out to be a late bloomer.  That said, I think that's what we all keep hoping for with Cowart.

Edited June 30, 2017 by UndertheHalo

[AngelsLakersFan]

42 minutes ago, AngelArcher said:

I hope this is to DFA Pennington. 

 

Eppler & Scioscia probably think they need a backup shortstop who can turn a double play.

[Stradling]

I could see them releasing one or the other.  

[Glen]

Pennington is hitting about .260.

[Troll Daddy]

Doubtful anyone is getting released ... although,  I could see a potential trade in the works. 

[ukyah]

why would we release pennington for franklin again?

[Glen]

Espinosa is gonna be DFAed. Cowart comes up to take his place. Franklin replaces Cowart on the Bees.

All the pieces fit.

[Stradling]

5 minutes ago, Glen said:

Espinosa is gonna be DFAed. Cowart comes up to take his place. Franklin replaces Cowart on the Bees.

All the pieces fit.

From your keyboard to God's ears.

[Stradling]

8 minutes ago, ukyah said:

why would we release pennington for franklin again?

I don't think we have had this Franklin before.  I think we had Ryan Franklin, not Nick Franklin.  

As far as a trade, I have no idea who would want Pennington or Espinosa, so if any are being traded I guess it would be Cowart or Yunel.  

[Richard]

 

20 minutes ago, Glen said:

Espinosa is gonna be DFAed. Cowart comes up to take his place. Franklin replaces Cowart on the Bees.

All the pieces fit.

not quite.

[Troll Daddy]

There's also the possibility Pennington is traded if Espinoza stays on. I think his trade value is good as a utility player. 

[Homebrewer]

@SlappyUtilityMIF is gonna be thrilled!

Cain't never have too many UTLMIFs.

[AngelsLakersFan]

19 minutes ago, Richard said:

 

not quite.

Another top pick from '09!

[Homebrewer]

Hope espinosa is dfa

[Dick B Back]

If PTBNL is Morin, I'm good with it.

[JAHV76]

1 minute ago, Dick B Back said:

If PTBNL is Morin, I'm good with it.

Or Alvarez

[eligrba]

Or Espinosa