Cards extend All-Star closer Franklin, lefty Miller

The St. Louis Cardinals have given contract extensions to a pair of key relievers - closer Ryan Franklin and left-handed specialist Trever Miller. Terms were not disclosed. Franklin's contract runs through 2011. The extension for Miller is for 2010 with a vesting option for 2011. At 36, Franklin leads the National League with 35 saves in 37 chances. He is 2-1 with a 1.05 ERA and was selected to his first All-Star team in July. Miller is 4-0 with a 1.77 ERA. Left-handed hitters are 8-for-80 (.