Best Potential Move the Yankees Can Make Before Opening Day

Nick Franklin? Possible fit in Yankee Stadium?

          The Yankees still have a couple holes to fill in their roster. Now when you think about the best move the Yankees could make before they begin Opening Day? Signing Stephen Drew or Ervin Santana? Nope, at least I don't think so. I think they need to make a call to the Seattle Mariners and attempt a trade for the 22 year old Nick Franklin.

       It would be a good idea for the Yankees to keep Franklin in mind, sure he only hit .225 with 12 home runs, but you need to remember that he plays for Seattle who has a drop dead ballpark that gives the full advantage to the pitcher. Where as Yankee Stadium is the exact opposite. Don't forget that Franklin is also a switch hitter which really does well in Yankee Stadium. Even if he doesn't pan out it's not like you would be taking away the spot from a superstar. I would take a chance on this young talent over Brian Roberts who never can stay healthy. One thing that is interesting about Franklin though is that in the 43 games he played before the All Star break he managed to slash .268/.337/.458 while after he played 60 games and hit .194/.280/.333 , now I think that shows that he has much potential. With the Yankees in need of a second baseman, why not take a chance on Nick Franklin?