The St. Louis Cardinals have released right-handed pitcher Ryan Franklin, Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
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06/29/11
Cardinals closer, Ryan Franklin, was off to an awful start this season and the Cardinals decided to remove him as the team’s closer. He is 0-3 with a 9.49 ERA in 12.1 innings with just one save.
The Cardinals then decided go to a “closer by committee.” According to Matthew Leach of MLB.com, Eduardo Sanchez has [...]
05/13/11
Right handed pitcher Ryan Franklin has been struggling this season as he has four blown saves in five saves opportunities. According to Jose Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Franklin’s recent struggles have led manager Tony LaRussa to meet with pitching coach Tony Duncan to talk about a possible role adjustment.
“Everybody struggles. But when the [...]
04/19/11
Back in June 2010, the closer for the St. Louis Cardinals, Ryan Franklin, was happy to call it a career after his contract ended in 2011. He wanted to develop 80 acres of real estate and enjoy 600 acres of undeveloped land he uses as a hunting preserve with his wife and three kids.
“I think [...]
01/16/11
St. Louis Cardinals’ closer, Ryan Franklin, is having second thoughts about his planned retirement. He has re-opened to the door to playing in 2012 and possibly beyond.
In late June, the 37-year-old said that he wanted to retire after his contract ended after the 2011 season. At the time, he said he said he wanted [...]
09/17/10
St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Franklin says that after this contract ends after the 2011 season, he will hang it up and retire. He wants to develop 80 acres of desirable real estate and enjoy 600 acres of undeveloped land he uses as a hunting preserve with his wife and three kids.
“I think I owe [...]
06/20/10
Here are a few more PRO Rumors to follow for Wednesday:
Bill Ladson of MLB.com caught up with Nationals present Stan Kasten and had a Q&A about this years club.
Mark Bowman of MLB.com writes about the Braves’ Jesse Chavez and his solid first impression with his new club.
The Diamondbacks would like to sign catcher Miguel Montero [...]
02/25/10