Quick hit: Phillies sign Dominican third baseman

Buried at the bottom of a Jim Salisbury piece on CSNphilly.com is a quick mention of the organization's most recent signing. 17-year old Maikol Franco, recipient of a $100K bonus, is expected to play third base for the organization's GCL team this summer.

Salisbury says that the Phillies like the 6-1, 180 pounder's arm and hitting potential. I say he's the next Mike Schmidt. Well, it always helps to be optimistic, right?

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The next Maikol Jack? I likes!

by Wet Luzinski on Feb 24, 2010 7:56 PM EST reply actions

Damn it, can’t believe I didn’t think of that!

by PhillyFriar on Feb 24, 2010 8:17 PM EST up reply actions

Should be spelled Maikol Jak though, I would think.

by taco pal on Feb 24, 2010 8:19 PM EST up reply actions

I like his name too. This is more than enough to make me a fan, sight unseen.

by taco pal on Feb 24, 2010 8:10 PM EST reply actions

I like that they are exploring the international market…I got a hunch that the Netherlands will yield some interesting talent. I like what I saw in the WBC. Sh*t, If they could make baseball players like they make K-1 fighters …

Dutch K-1 champ Remy Bonjasky landing a roundhouse