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Seattle PI: Russell Branyan Picked M's Over Bucs
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 ...
Branyan Could Pay Dividends for M’s
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
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
Branyan expects to play a lot
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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