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seattletimes.nwsource.com - 12/4/2008
Mariners sign free agent Russell Branyan
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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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Branyan Could Pay Dividends for M’s
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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And the first free agent is ..... Russell Branyan. (UPDATED with contract info).
blogs.thenewstribune.com - 12/3/2008
And the first free agent is ..... Russell Branyan. (UPDATED with contract info).
— blogs.thenewstribune.com — The Mariners first free agent signing is third baseman/hitter Russell Branyan. UPDATE (2:10 p.m.) -- according to the AP, it's ... (more) And the first free agent is ..... Russell Branyan. ...

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