Sprio's Ryan Franklin happy to be an All-Star

 
Luke Thompson, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Published: July 15, 2009

ST. LOUIS — Ryan Franklin never was concerned with being an All-Star.

After spending six years in the minor leagues, the Cardinals closer from Spiro said he set a goal of staying in the majors for 10 full seasons, which he could reach by the end of 2010.

Along the way, the 36-year-old has continued to improve, culminating with a 0.79 ERA and 21 saves in 22 opportunities this season. Those numbers caught ...


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