blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com - 12/3/2008
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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 Miguel Cairo -- who manned both corner infield ...
3guysandasportspage.com - 12/4/2008
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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
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Branyan Could Pay Dividends for M’s
lookoutlanding.com - 12/3/2008
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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 ...
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Russell Branyan, Seattle Mariner
blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com - 12/3/2008
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blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com —
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 ...
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Branyan expects to play a lot
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Mariners Sign Russell Branyan
Lookout Landing —
Baker says Branyan is mystery free agent.
Branyan is a third baseman, who can also play first base and the outfield. At the very worst, he's a huge hitting upgrade over Miguel Cairo -- who manned both corner infield spots way too often last year. But I have a feeling Branyan will be doing more than just backing up. Let's see. Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik says he can play both spots, or serve as the DH.
The Mariners Continue To Be The Evil Empire Of Mediocre Acquisitions
Tirico Suave —
Mariners Sign Russell Branyan Great. Russell Branyan . Sentences like this immediately frighten me: I have a feeling Branyan will be doing more than just backing up. Let’s see. Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik says he can play both infield spots, or serve as the DH. The Extra Innings package should really be complimentary for Mariners fans at this point. ...
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