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And the first free agent is ..... Russell Branyan. (UPDATED with contract info).
And the first free agent is ..... Russell Branyan. (UPDATED with contract info).
The Mariners first free agent signing is third baseman/hitter Russell Branyan. UPDATE (2:10 p.m.) -- according to the AP, it's ...
Branyan Could Pay Dividends for M’s
Branyan Could Pay Dividends for M’s
3guysandasportspage.com — The Mariners signed corner infielder Russell Branyan to a one year deal worth $1.4M. Yes, I realized most people wither shrugged this move off or didn’t even realize it happened but it did, and I think it was a very good move by the Mariners. Branyan hit .250/.342/.583 with an OPS+ of 138 last year (more) Branyan Could Pay Dividends for M’s
Russell Branyan, Seattle Mariner
lookoutlanding.com — Just last night I was working on a story about Russ Branyan, but I saved it as a draft because I had to leave home before I could finish. Here's what I had marked down: is a pretty good bet to put up a wOBA* around at least .345-.360 would ... (more) Russell Branyan, Seattle Mariner
Russell Branyan rumors
ussmariner.com — So, there’s some rumors kicking around that the position player that Zduriencik confirmed has been offered a contract by the M’s is Russell Branyan . No one has confirmed it, so it may be bogus, but here’s a quick analysis of ... (more) Russell Branyan rumors
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Mariners Sign Russell Branyan
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — ... According to Ryan Divish of the Tacoma News Tribune, the Mariners signed infielder Russell Branyan to a one-year deal.  Branyan, 33 later this month, hit .250/.342/.583 in 152 plate appearances for the Brewers this year.  It's hardly an impact signing, but Branyan's still a solid pickup. ...

Damn You, Jack Z!
Brew Crew BallDamn You, Jack Z! The Mariners (led by our ex-draft wiz) just signed Russell Branyan to a one-year deal. Does this mean we're committing to a Gamel/Hall platoon at third? EDIT - Deal is for one year, worth $1.4 million with an additional $500k in ...

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seattletimes.nwsource.com 12/4/2008 — The Mariners have signed free agent Russell Branyan, who played last season for Milwaukee. Branyan, who will turn 33 this month, can play third base, first base, the outfield or designated hitter.
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sports.espn.go.com 12/3/2008 — Free agent first baseman Russell Branyan and the Mariners agreed to a one-year contract.
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blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com 12/3/2008 — Just got the word, that it is indeed Russ Branyan who has been signed by the Mariners. We'll be speaking to him in a half-hour. Branyan is a third baseman, who can also play first base. At the very worst, he's a huge hitting upgrade over ...
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blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com 12/3/2008 — We're still on the phone with newest Mariners acquisition Russell Branyan, who admitted that his hitting numbers tend to be better when he actually gets playing time. That hasn't always been the case. "I think, in the past, people have been ...
Branyan signs with M’s
tireball.com 12/4/2008 — Russ Branyan has signed with Seattle
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bucsdugout.com 12/4/2008 — The Seattle Post-Intelligencer : Branyan, who will make $1.4 million with a one-year contract, turned down the Pittsburgh Pirates. He also said no to the guarantee of bigger money and more playing time in Japan to sign with the Mariners. The ...
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lookoutlanding.com 5/29/2009 — Back when Branyan first signed with the Mariners, the fan response was positive. He was to be a left-handed power bat in a lineup that needed a left-handed power bat, and his ability to draw some walks was projected to provide a welcome break from ...
Russell Branyan » Statistics » Batting | FanGraphs Baseball
fangraphs.com 2/10/2009 — Season Team G AB PA H 1B 2B 3B HR R RBI BB IBB SO HBP SF SH GDP SB CS AVG Total Postseason - - - - - - 766 6 2000 16 2319 17 460 4 224 2 96 1 7 1 133 0 283 2 320 3 281 1 21 0 797 6 18 0 18 0 2 0 17 0 11 0 4 0 .230 .250 1998 Indians 1 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ...
Mariners ink Branyan for one yearMajor League Baseball News 12/3/2008
The Mariners announced Wednesday that they have signed veteran free agent Russell Branyan, who clubbed 12 home runs in 2008, to a one-year deal.
Mariners agree to deal with Russell BranyanLatest Sporting News Articles for MLB 12/3/2008
SEATTLE (AP) -- Free agent Russell Branyan and the Seattle Mariners agreed Wednesday to a $1.4 milli...
Analysis: Hampton, Brocail, BranyanTouching Base: Fantasy Baseball File - NY Daily News Blogs 12/3/2008
With all of the arbitration offers made, signaling which free agents will cost a compensatory draft pick for their new teams, the market should get moving after the slow start so far. If not during the balance of this week, it's almost certain to ...
Zduirencik Is a Genius: Mariners Sign Russel Branyan to One-Year DealBleacher Report - MLB 12/3/2008
The Seattle Mariners new general manager Jack Zduriencik is a genius. Letting go of Willie Bloomquist and Miguel Cairo was a great move, with all the prospects coming up the team needs to see what they got. Today the Seattle Mariners signed Russell ...
Mariners sign big-hitting Russell Branyan to one-year dealThe Seattle Times: Sports 12/4/2008
To witness the newest Mariners power hitter in action is apparently to love him. That's what Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik was...