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blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com - 12/3/2008

Branyan expects to play a lot

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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 scared of the swings and misses,'' Branyan ...

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3guysandasportspage.com - 12/4/2008

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

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lookoutlanding.com - 12/3/2008

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

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blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com - 12/3/2008

Russell Branyan joins Mariners

— blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com — 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 ... (more) Russell Branyan joins Mariners

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M’s Sign Branyan
Palm Ball NW/Bleeding Blue and Teal — ... Branyan would have to be used in a strict platoon in order to maximize his output.  Last season in limited duty he hit .280/.377/.653 against righties, while going 0-for-14 against lefties.  In his career, his OPS is nearly 100 points lower against lefties.   In the big leagues he’s been allowed to face them scarcely, logging just 328 plate appearances against southpaws compared to 1991 against righties. Zduriencik might have other plans, though. From Geoff Baker: “In my case, it’s always been the ...

A Little More On The Signing
Lookout Landing — First things first - Pravda's reporting it as a one-year deal. Financial terms weren't disclosed, but since Branyan's always been dirt cheap, I'd be surprised if we're looking at anything over $1.5-2m. For this organization, that's pocket change. There's no risk. Moving on to more interesting stuff from Baker's latest: Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik said he's prepared to "give Russell as many at-bats as he's had in his career.'' Branyan will get a shot at the everyday first base job. "It looks that way,'' Zduriencik said. "I know ...

Discussion: Russell Branyan
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — ... On December 3rd, new Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik made his first free agent signing: Russell Branyan on a one-year, $1.4MM deal with $350K in incentives.  Zduriencik said at the time he was prepared to "give Russell as many at-bats as he's had in his career."  That held true, as Branyan racked up 505 plate appearances in 2009.  The playing time led to a .251/.347/.520 line with a career-best 31 home runs.  However, perhaps due to a back injury, Branyan was only productive for the season's first three months. ...