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[Bleacher Report] - Mariano Rivera: The 2009 Postseason MVP Of The 9th Inning

Doug Rush — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:35:02 GMT

... Playoff Numbers: 2 innings, 4 hits, 3 runs, 13.50 ERA, 0 saves, 1 blown save Ryan Franklin, St. Louis Cardinals Most thought the Cardinals were the team with the most ...

[The Journal News] - Rivera continues to close in elite fashion

Chad Jennings — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:50:05 GMT

... Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon, Rockies closer Huston Street, Cardinals closer Ryan Franklin and Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton were also beaten in the playoffs. Rivera ...

[The Miami Herald] - What a difference a year makes for the Phils

Chris Ruddick — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:20:47 GMT

... early on in the postseason, as we all watched Joe Nathan, Jonathan Papelbon, Ryan Franklin, and Brian Fuentes blow saves, while Lidge, along with Mariano Rivera, remai ...

[New York Times] - Once Again, the Postseason Proves There Is Only One Rivera

JACK CURRY — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:39:47 GMT

... turning a potential win into a loss is significant. The St. Louis Cardinals’ Ryan Franklin was the first closer to mishandle a save situation in the postseason when he ...

[Bird Land] - “Statistical Oracle” Sees Big 2010 for Holliday, Carpenter

Derrick Goold — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:13:57 GMT

... P, 16-6, 154 Ks … 2.95 ERA Adam Wainwright: 225 IP, 15-10, 178 Ks … 3.64 ERA Ryan Franklin: 61 IP, 4-3, 33 Ks, 17 Saves … 4.13 ERA I predict some teeth-gnashing with t ...

[C70 At The Bat] - UCB Roundtable: Final Question

Cardinal70 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:04:59 GMT

... at him). My one move would be to sign Billy Wagner as closer. I don't think Ryan Franklin should be our closer; he had a great half season in the role, but was horrib ...

[AJC: Braves Blog] - Fall League’s in full swing, rumor mill’s about to be

David O'Brien — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:14:55 GMT

... fman and made $1.25 mill while doing a fine job. In St. Louis, well-traveled Ryan Franklin emerged as an All-Star closer this season at age 35, making $2.5 mill. Anywa ...

[Scout.com] - 2009 St. Louis Cardinals Team Review

Brian Walton — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:39:03 GMT

... underway. Jason Motte blew a save opportunity on opening day. April Just as Ryan Franklin then quietly settled into the ninth-inning job, the Cardinals settled into a ...

[The Ranger Rundown] - Homegrown Starting Pitchers, Updated

Lucas — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:46:36 GMT

... Zito Ryan Franklin, Joel Pineiro 2003 - John Lackey, Ramon Ortiz, Jarrod Washburn Tim Hudson, M ...

[MLB - Phillies] - Lidge-Mo' matchup pits playoff perfection

Jenifer Langosch — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:47:50 GMT

... han Broxton, Joe Nathan, Jonathan Papelbon, Brian Fuentes, Huston Street and Ryan Franklin could not. There have been a total of 11 blown saves in 24 postseason games ...

[MLB - Cardinals] - Upgrades to come at premium in 2010

Matthew Leach — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:43:05 GMT

... my John elbow ligament replacement surgery, might be the favorite. Bullpen • Ryan Franklin, 4-3, 1.92 ERA, 38 SV • Kyle McClellan, 4-4, 3.38 ERA, 3 SV • Jason Motte, 4 ...

[MLB - Yankees] - Closer matchup pits playoff perfection

Jenifer Langosch — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:52:11 GMT

... han Broxton, Joe Nathan, Jonathan Papelbon, Brian Fuentes, Huston Street and Ryan Franklin couldn't. There have been a total of 11 blown saves in 24 postseason games t ...

[Newsday: Ken Davidoff's baseball insider] - The 10 most intriguing people in this World Series - and going behind the pay wall

Ken Davidoff — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:36:34 GMT

... n the postseason. This month has become "Survivor: Closers," with, in order, Ryan Franklin, Joe Nathan, Jonathan Papelbon, Huston Street, Brian Fuentes and Jonathan Br ...

[MLB - Cardinals] - La Russa returns as Cards Manager; Coaching staff announced

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:22:21 GMT

... eague ERA leader (Carpenter - 2.24) since 1988 and an All-Star selection for Ryan Franklin in his first season as a regular closer. The Cardinals pitching staff allowe ...

[NBC Sports: Circling the Bases] - Tony La Russa returning as Cardinals manager

Aaron Gleeman — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:39:37 GMT

... s ability to find gold in seemingly washed-up veterans like Joel Pineiro and Ryan Franklin is second-to-none. Prior to hiring La Russa (and Duncan) in 1996 the Cardina ...