ussmariner.com - 12/3/2008
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So, there’s some rumors kicking around that the position player that Zduriencik confirmed has been offered a contract by the M’s is Russell Branyan . No one has confirmed it, so it may be bogus, but here’s a quick analysis of Branyan just in case.
Branyan turns 33 in a few ...
Seattle PI: Russell Branyan Picked M's Over Bucs —
Bucs Dugout
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer :
Branyan, who will make $1.4 million with a one-year contract, turned down the Pittsburgh Pirates. He also said no to the guarantee of bigger money and more playing time in Japan to sign with the Mariners.
The article doesn't contain any information about how ...
Adam Dunn gets you to two problems —
U.S.S. Mariner
There’s a lot of chat in the Russell Branyan comments about Adam Dunn. Dunn reminds me of this Jamie Zawinski quote about Perl.
Some people, when confronted with a problem, think “I know, I’ll use regular expressions.” Now they have two problems.
There’s a whole class of ...
Branyan signs with M’s —
tireball.com » Page not found
Russell Branyan has signed a one year contract with the Seattle Mariners. Branyan spent last season with the Milwaukee Brewers hitting .250/.342/.583 with 12 home runs in 132 at-bats.
Branyan, 32, has bounced around between 7 teams. After starting his career with the Cleveland Indians, he has ...
Mariners Sign Branyan —
baseballmusings.com
Russell Branyan agrees to a one-year contract with the Seattle Mariners. He's not likely to play much third base with Adrian Beltre still under contract, but he does provide some insurance if Beltre does not recover quickly enough from his...
Our Hero has moved on —
The Brew Town Beat
Farewell Mr. Branyan. The most prolific home run whacker guy is taking his almighty boomstick, blessed by God and endorsed by Jesus, to the Seattle Mariners.
Brewers games flat out will not be as much fun to watch in 2009 without the hope of at least seeing a 3TO at bat. Waiting with baited ...
Mariners sign Russ Branyan —
BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog
Apparently Richie Sexson did not deter the Mariners from going with another ex-Indians prospect with great power and eye-popping strikeout totals.
The Mariners first free agent signing is third baseman/hitter Russell Branyan.
“Russell gives us a veteran left-handed bat with power and can be ...
Mariners Sign Russell Branyan —
Bucs Dugout
Too bad --he would have been a good fit for the Pirates' bench. The Mariners, who dumped Richie Sexson at midseason last year and whose best option at first may have been journeyman Bryan LaHair , should have playing time for Branyan.
Damn You, Jack Z! —
Brew Crew Ball
Damn You, Jack Z!
The Mariners (led by our ex-draft wiz) just signed Russell Branyan to a one-year deal.
Does this mean we're committing to a Gamel/Hall platoon at third?
EDIT - Deal is for one year, worth $1.4 million with an additional $500k in incentives available.
Mariners Sign Russell Branyan —
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
According to Ryan Divish of the Tacoma News Tribune , the Mariners signed infielder Russell Branyan to a one-year deal. Branyan, 33 later this month, hit .250/.342/.583 in 152 plate appearances for the Brewers this year. It's hardly an impact signing, but Branyan's still a solid ...
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 ...
