Meet Reid Brignac

Walkoff Walk found this 7/9/2008 on www.draysbay.com [flag]

These things seem to come in spurts, remember how Longoria/Niemann popped up within a few days of each other? A scout told me Brignac projects as Stephen Drew with "More power, less OBP", something which makes my head hurt when you consider Drew's .295 OBP this season. He also said Brignac won't cost you any runs at shortstop but isn't necessarily above average when compared to other six ... [link]

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Wednesday Afternoon Liveglog Club: Rays @ Yankees, 7/9/08
Published 7/9/2008 by Rob Iracane at Walkoff Walk
... 1:03PM: Oh snap, 2004 draft pick Reid Brignac is playing shortstop for the Rays today. He was called up after Jason Bartlett went on the DL and is seeking his first major league hit. Bartlett's glove has helped the Rays go from one of the worst defensive teams in '07 to one of the best in '08, but we'll see how Brignac cuts his teeth here.

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