Franklin Reconsidering Retirement After 2011

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Ryan Franklin told reporters on Friday afternoon that he has reconsidered his plan to retire following the 2011 season, though he quite specifically emphasized that the choice was unrelated to his trip home this week.

Now in his fourth season as a Cardinal, Franklin has said for quite some time now that he expected to hang it up when his current contract ends -- after the 2011 season. But after consulting with a number of people, including Hall of Famer Bruce Sutter, he reopened the door to playing in '12 and possibly beyond.

Via MLB.com

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