Posted on March 29, 2006 by Andrew Flynn
Franklin going to the Penn?
It’s going to be easier to determine the first cut of the year for the FAAB Fairy. Possibly Phillies #5 starter (and steroid guilty-sign holder) Ryan Franklin will most likely start the season in the Phillies bullpen, as a strong spring has secured the rotation spot for Gavin Floyd. Franklin had a 3.57 ERA this spring, but Clearwater might be the most friendly park he’ll appear in for some time.
From Baseball Prospectus 2006:
Flyball pitchers with low stikeout rates face long enough odds in the big leagues. First thy have to hope for a home park that turns flyballs into long outs instead of homers. They also need pinpoint control to prevent extra baserunners, minimizing the damage when they serve up a cookie . . . and they need luck and good defense to mitigate all the batters who don’t strike out and instead put the ball in play . . . Wisely non-tendered by Seattle, Franklin signed with Philadelphia. Avert your eyes.