Philadelphia Phillies DFA Ryan Franklin

[NatiRedGals]

Activated pitcher Randy Wolf from the 60-day disabled list; designated pitcher Ryan Franklin for assignment.

[Hooligan]

I'd take a chance on Franklin.

[kheidg-]

I'd pass on Franklin. He's no better than what we already have. Look at Franklin's last two seasons:


Year Team Name Lg Age Org. Level W L ERA G GS CG SH GF SV IP H R ER HR BB SO WP BK H9 HR9 BB9 K9 WHIP
2004 Seattle MLB 31 Sea MLB 4 16 4.90 32 32 2 1 0 0 200.1 224 116 109 33 61 104 0 3 10.06 1.48 2.74 4.67 1.42
2005 Seattle MLB 32 Sea MLB 8 15 5.10 32 30 2 1 0 0 190.2 212 110 108 28 62 93 3 1 10.01 1.32 2.93 4.39 1.44

[Wyatt Earp]

Didn't Franklin get suspended for steroids last year?

[kheidg-]

Didn't Franklin get suspended for steroids last year?

Yes, he was suspended last year for steroids. It was shortly after Palmeiro was suspended and he followed tune blaming "a flaw in the system". I believe he said he bought supplements from a nutrition store that caused it.

[Hooligan]

Cory Lidle wasn't that good here, then he turns the corner so to speak. Sometimes a change of scenery or change in pitching coach can do wonders. If the price isn't to high why not take a chance?

[CougarQuest]

Pass