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Ruben Amaro, Jr.: Maikel Franco "getting close" to Phillies call-up

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Phillies third base prospect Maikel Franco has been performing very well at the Phillies' highest level of minor league play.  For AAA Lehigh Valley, Franco is batting .336 with three home runs and 17 RBI.  Franco also has 12 doubles and one triple.   12 doubles would be (pardon the pun) double the Phillies' leaders in that category.  So, would Franco get a call to the big leagues?