14 Facts About Franklin Morales

1.

Franklin Miguel Morales was born on January 24,1986 and is a Venezuelan former professional baseball pitcher.

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2.

Franklin Morales played in MLB for the Colorado Rockies, Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals, and Toronto Blue Jays.

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Power-throwing left-hander, Morales made his Major League debut on August 18,2007, against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Franklin Morales was part of the Rockies' 25-man active roster for the postseason where the team went to the World Series for the first time ever but lost to the Red Sox in a 4-game sweep.

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5.

Franklin Morales began the regular season in the starting rotation, but after struggling early he was optioned to the Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox.

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6.

On May 19,2011, Franklin Morales was acquired by the Boston Red Sox for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

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7.

On January 16,2012, Franklin Morales signed a one-year deal worth $850K with the Red Sox, avoiding arbitration.

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8.

Franklin Morales was replaced by Brandon Workman who ended the inning without further damage.

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9.

Franklin Morales did not pitch in the World Series as the Red Sox won the championship over the St Louis Cardinals.

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10.

Franklin Morales was traded by the Red Sox before the end of the year.

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11.

On December 18,2013, Franklin Morales was traded back to the Colorado Rockies along with minor league pitcher Chris Martin for utility man Jonathan Herrera.

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12.

Franklin Morales signed a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals on February 19,2015 and made the team out of spring training.

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13.

On March 4,2016, Franklin Morales signed a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers with an invitation to spring training.

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14.

On June 22,2017, Franklin Morales signed with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican Baseball League.

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