Time to Sell High: Russell Branyan?
jorgesaysno.blogspot.com 6/5/2009 — Many people, myself included, were shocked when the Mariners signed Russell Branyan in the offseason with the intention of having the journeyman start at first base. Everyone knew that Branyan possessed plus power, but he never made enough contact ...

Russell Branyan - Fantasy Baseball Stud
advancedfantasybaseball.com 5/28/2009 — I am not one to say I told you so but I so did. In January I told you just how good Russell Branyan could be if he received the playing time that Seattle seemed to be promising him. I drafted him on quite a few teams this year and he has more than rewarded me for it. In 2008, Branyan hit 12 ...

Should the Mariners Resign Branyan?
mlbnotebook.com 6/25/2009 — One of the better moves this offseason was the Mariners signing Russell Branyan. Branyan was signed to a 1 year deal, at the price of $1.4 million. First off, it was amazing that the M's could get Branyan at such a low price. According to FanGraph's WAR data, Branyan has been worth at least ...

On Russell Branyan
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 ...

Fantasy Baseball Market Report: Branyan surging in Seattle
protecttheplate.com 5/4/2009 — Russell Branyan has finally landed a full-time job and is putting up impressive numbers with the Mariners. Branyan, is one of my top-five players available in more than 50 percent of leagues this week, click the link to see the other four as well as a handful of buy low and sell high candidates.

MARINERS: Shift in attitude makes up for less talent in 2009
nextseasonsports.com 5/4/2009 — GM Jack Zduriencik made surprisingly few changes to the Mariners roster this offseason. Closer J.J. Putz was traded and LF Raul Ibanez left for free agency.Rather than replace them with big-money free agents and huge roster-altering trades, Zduriencik stuck with versatile athletes who brought ...

MARINERS: Column: Is the M's mojo beginning to wear off?
nextseasonsports.com 5/8/2009 — _Following the Seattle Mariners thrilling weekend series with the Oakland Athletics, ESPN.com had the Mariners, at 15-10, ranked number 5 in their MLB Power Rankings. However, the momentum from a series victory over the rival Athletics couldn’t carry over to the work-week and the Mariners find ...

Mariners Should Shop Branyan
elismlbrumors.blogspot.com 5/22/2009 — Mariners first baseman Russell Branyan's trade value has never been higher. Branyan, who is a career .234 hitter, is hitting .305 with 10 home runs and a .379 on-base percentage. Branyan's 1.4 million dollar contract makes him much more desirable to ...

MARINERS: Column: Smaller ball
nextseasonsports.com 5/9/2009 — Even though they have began to falter in the last couple games, the Mariners early season success has been hallmarked by outstanding starting pitching and a defense that rivals any other in the major leagues.But one other thing has been a major contributor to the M’s surprising everybody so far, ...

MARINERS: Game Preview: Mariners (8-4) vs Tigers (6-5)
nextseasonsports.com 4/19/2009 — In the conclusion of a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers, the Seattle Mariners will try to win their third series in-a-row in today's rubber game.The next pitcher on the Mariner’s almost unstoppable magic carpet ride is RHP Carlos Silva (0-1; 6.00 ERA; 6 SO) while the Tigers will set ...

Nick Kappel's Fantasy Focus: Buy Or Sell? — Bleacher Report - MLB 5/4/2009
Nearly a month has passed since the 2009 fantasy baseball season began, and now’s the time to start making important moves. Turning a profit on a hot start can be vital to your team’s future success. With that in mind, I’ve ...

Fantasy Baseball: Monday News and Notes — Bleacher Report - MLB 5/4/2009
Wait...the Rays just stole another base.  Ok, anyway. The weekend saw a fair amount of activity, from injuries to impressive pitching performances. If you caught any of the Red Sox-Rays game yesterday, you saw an impressive display of base ...

Fantasy Baseball Report: Branyan Surging in Seattle — Bleacher Report - MLB 5/4/2009
High Five: The top-five players available in more than 50 percent of leagues: Russell Branyan, 1B, Seattle Mariners .324, 6 HR, 14 RBI, 16 runs, 1 SB His batting average should plummet at some point, as he's a .233 hitter over his career, ...

Seattle Mariners-Oakland Athletics: Cheers and Jeers from Series No. 8 — Bleacher Report - MLB 5/4/2009
The Seattle Mariners finished season series number seven with two Jose Lopez game-winning-walk-off singles.  The Mariners and Oakland Athletics battled and battled, while they almost played enough for a four game series. However based ...

MLB's Canuck Connection: Brewers, Pirates Have Most Canadian Players — Bleacher Report - MLB 5/4/2009
The two MLB teams with the most Canadian players in their organizations will face off the next two days. The Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates have seven Canadians each in their minor-league systems, according to a Northern News article ...