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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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blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com - 12/3/2008

Branyan expects to play a lot

— 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 ... (more) Branyan expects to play a lot

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blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com - 12/3/2008

Russell Branyan joins Mariners

— blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com — 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 ... (more) Russell Branyan joins Mariners

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M’s Sign Branyan
Palm Ball NW/Bleeding Blue and Teal — ... $1-2M.   A few people guessed Branyan; a solid prediction considering Seattle’s needs and the Milwaukee Brewers connection. Branyan, one of baseball’s top prospects in the late-90s, fills a few different holes for Seattle.  He provides big time left-handed power, can play at 1B or DH (plus 3B and OF in a pinch), and draws walks at an above average clip. I was tied up this morning, so other sites beat me to the analysis.  Check out what USS Mariner, Lookout Landing and Prospect Insider had to say. Basically, everyone ...

Mariners Sign Russell Branyan
6-4-2 — an Angels/Dodgers double play blog — ... ("Thumbs up for Zduriencik’s first signing - this is exactly the kind of move the Mariners need to be making.") and Lookout Landing ("he is literally the perfect stopgap") approve.

The Quest For Relief: Closers Are Costly
Bless You Boys — ... Seattle's largest need is for a left fielder, which would seem to make Matt Joyce their trade target.  Jeff Larish is also mentioned as a possibility, and the Mariners also have an opening at first base that he could fill.  (Though they also just signed Russell Branyan and former Tiger ...