Franklin calls it a career: Ryan Franklin announced his retirement on Wednesday after 12 seasons in the majors. He pitched for Cardinals in 2011, going 1-4 with an 8.46 ERA in 21 appearances, including 1 for 5 in save chances. He went 62-76 with a 4.14 ERA in 532 appearances (106 starts) in his career, in which he played for four different clubs. (Updated 12/07/2011)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/11/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Franklin lost the closer's role early in 2011 and never quite rebounded. He was a reliable ninth-inning man for St. Louis from 2008-10, converting 82 of 97 saves over that span, after spending the beginning of his career as a starter. He had his moments in Fantasy but should obviously be ignored in all formats going forward now that he is retired. (Updated 12/07/2011).
06/29/2011 21:49 Cardinals ace Carpenter hurls second complete game
Chris Carpenter scattered seven hits for his second complete game of the season and Colby Rasmus homered to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 on Wednesday.