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Why Franklin Barreto should be A's starting second baseman in 2019

The A's have said all the right things when it comes to Franklin Barreto.

Whether it's Billy Beane, David Forst or Bob Melvin, all have expressed great optimism in the 22-year-old's big league potential. However, their actions haven't quite matched that confidence in their top prospect.

Oakland has been linked to a handful of names at second base, both free agents and trade candidates. The A's reportedly have shown interest in DJ LeMahieu, Ian Kinsler, Jurickson Profar and, of course, last year's starter, Jed Lowrie.

"The good thing is there are a lot of options for us," Beane said last week at the MLB Winter Meetings in Las Vegas.