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Ryan Franklin Plans To Retire After 2011

By Luke Adams 2 | June 20, 2010 at 8:50am CDT

Ryan Franklin's $6.5MM contract keeps him under St. Louis's control through 2011, and when it expires, the right-hander isn't sure he'll sign another one, according to Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Strauss writes that, for now, the Cardinals closer is planning to retire after the 2011 season.

"I think I owe it to my family," Franklin said. "I've missed a lot of things that have been going on. I don't want to miss a lot more…. I'm financially sound. I don't see having to keep playing for that reason."

The 37-year-old currently sports a 2.40 ERA, along with 13 saves and a career-best 1.2 BB/9. He's enjoyed his best years in St. Louis, posting a 2.85 ERA and 69 saves in 232 appearances with the team since 2007. If he does indeed retire following the 2011 campaign, he'll have earned approximately $20MM in his major league career, according to Baseball-Reference.

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  1. oremlk

    13 years ago

    I never realized how old he was. Well, good for him!

    Reply
  2. Guest

    13 years ago

    “I think I owe it to my family,” Franklin said. “I’ve missed a lot of things that have been going on. I don’t want to miss a lot more…. I’m financially sound. I don’t see having to keep playing for that reason.”

    But Ryan, you still haven’t gotten your 6yr/$90million dollar contract by the Yankees yet =P

    Reply
  3. prophetjohn

    13 years ago

    Another of the greats calls the end of a legendary career. Good night, sweet prince.

    Reply
    • proof2006

      13 years ago

      He wasn’t great, nor was his career legendary.

      Reply
      • Erez

        13 years ago

        You guys are clearly well-versed in detecting sarcasm.

        Reply
      • Erez

        13 years ago

        You guys are clearly well-versed in detecting sarcasm.

        Reply
  4. Tom

    13 years ago

    If he doesn’t stop dipping, he’ll miss a lot more. He’s just one of the asshat players who keeps the tin in his pocket, showing every teen he’s a dipper. Won’t cry when he’s gone.

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  5. LisaG

    12 years ago

    he SHOULD have retired last year…go home with your family because u are not doing your team any good except blowing up and giving away wins.

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