RYAN FRANKLIN RUMORS

So, apparently the Cardinals listened to my last blog. On Wednesday, they gave Ryan Franklin his release thank God. I know we’re all surprised it didn’t happen earlier. Even Franklin himself called the decision a “relief.” Be that as it may, it’s important to remember that Franklin was a major asset for the club the last three years, even becoming an...

The St. Louis Cardinals have released struggling reliever Ryan Franklin. - Photo courtesy of Getty Images The Ryan Franklin saga has finally ended. The St. Louis Cardinals have parted ways with veteran reliever and former all-star closer Ryan Franklin and unconditionally released the 38 year old on Wednesday afternoon. Franklin was let go just one day after having yet another...

Cardinals reliever Ryan Franklin has been, for lack of a better word, terrible to start the season.  With yet another bad outing, what should St. Louis do with a guy who has already bashed the fans for booing him?

I know this might not be the most popular opinion among the readers, but I’ve been thinking about Ryan Franklin and some of the comments he said recently and, well, I’ve started to agree with him. I have changed my mind within 24 hours actually. Just yesterday I was bad-mouthing Franklin to a friend about what he said. But then I looked at it from his perspective. For...

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Franklin flips the baseball to first base during the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on April 20, 2011. Washington won the game 8-6. UPI/Bill Greenblatt After giving up yet another home run while working two innings in middle relief on Wednesday against the Nationals, Cardinals’ pitcher...

The St Louis Cardinals are known for being one of the best franchises in baseball. The city is known as a great place to play. A town with knowledgeable fans that support their team through thick and thin. Former closer Ryan Franklin disagrees. Franklin told Fox Sports Midwest, "You don't boo your own team. I don't care who you are or what you say or just because...

St. Louis Cardinals reliever Ryan Franklin got demoted from closer after a poor start to the season. After giving up a home run Wednesday, the fans let him hear it and he later responded.

Hey guys, First order of business. I just found out my last post broke a record for the most views ever by Redbirds Country. Thank you to all who have been reading. Now, we have more important business to take care of. (And yes, I know I’m not supposed to end a sentence with a preposition…luckily, this is a blog) Number two: We have a double-header tomorrow...

How long of a leash will Ryan Franklin get after blowing his fourth save? What are the internal and external options available to the Cardinals? Beat reporter Matthew Leach answers these questions and more in the Inbox.

At the age of 37, is Ryan Franklin the best option at closer for the Cardinals in 2011? (Source: Getty Images) Between the star-powered starting rotation and the potentially problematic middle relief, it is often easy to forget about the man at the end of the line for St. Louis: Closer Ryan Franklin. With Wainwright, Carpenter, and Garcia absorbing most of the pitching spotlight...