Franklin blows 5th save Thursday: St. Louis closer Ryan Franklin came on Thursday against the Brewers with the Cardinals leading 3-2. Franklin allowed three hits and two runs in 1 2/3 innings and blew his fifth save of the year in 19 chances. He did strike out three. (Updated 07/25/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/25/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Despite Thursday's poor performance, consider Franklin a sleeper in any format where you need a closer, especially since the Cardinals are a contender that will give him a consistent number of save opportunities. (Updated 07/25/2008).
No information available at this time.
Franklin blows 5th save Thursday: St. Louis closer Ryan Franklin came on Thursday against the Brewers with the Cardinals leading 3-2. Franklin allowed three hits and two runs in 1 2/3 innings and blew his fifth save of the year in 19 chances. He did strike out three. (Updated 07/25/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/25/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Despite Thursday's poor performance, consider Franklin a sleeper in any format where you need a closer, especially since the Cardinals are a contender that will give him a consistent number of save opportunities. (Updated 07/25/2008).