ST.LOUIS -- For the last three seasons, Ryan Franklin has had a new home each year. First it was Seattle, then it was Philadelphia and then St. Louis.
Now, Franklin won't be going anywhere for a while.
On Thursday, the Cardinals announced that Franklin signed a two-year contract extension with a team option for the third season that could keep Franklin in a Cardinals uniform through 2010.
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Unfortunately they haven't announced for how much yet, but I bet it's something to high. Looking at Franklin's ERA this year he has been one of the top relievers this year, but looking at his peripheral stats show he should regress to a 4 ERA, which is why I think we may have overpayed for him.