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Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:29:52 GMT

1B | Garrett Jones | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Chuck Finder reports Pittsburgh Pirates 1B Jeff Clement will have a chance to win the starting first base job in camp.
Source: KFFL

Lookout Landing :: On Bringing Back Russell Branyan

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:38:23 GMT

These days, Branyan makes the same face when he gets out of bed. I'll be honest with you - since the end of the season, I've considered the return of Russell Branyan in 2010 all but an inevitability.
Source: Sports Blogs

Giants can find talent in 'second tier'

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:59:08 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO -- Exactly who might occupy that "second tier" of free agents that prompted the enthusiasm of general manager Brian Sabean? The Giants rarely divulge details regarding their free-agent plans.
Source: MLB.com

The RotoFeed :: Deep League Value: First Basemen

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:05:46 GMT

But are there great options once the first 15 first basemen are gone? There’s definitely a steep increase in risk.
Source: Sports Blogs

The Art & Science Of Well-Timed Acquisitions And Trades

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:43:21 GMT

Here's how a conversation generally goes with a passionate A's fan unclear on the concept: 2008: "We should get J.J. Hardy; he's really good." "No way -- we'd have to give up so much to get him!!!111" 2009: "We should 'buy low' on J.J. Hardy.
Source: Athletics Nation :: An Oakland A's Blog

umpbump.com :: What They Need: Mariners

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:07:10 GMT

The 2009 Mariners became a bit of a darling in the sabermetric world. The proponents of the non-traditional fielding stats such as Ultimate Zone Rating and Defensive Plus/Minus were actually able to see their beliefs translate to on-field success.
Source: Sports Blogs

Bronx Baseball Daily :: Some Free Agent DH Alternatives

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:52:41 GMT

Recently, I ran down a possible scenario for the Yankees’ outfield. Now, I’m gonna run down some DH alternatives, if neither Johnny Damon nor Hideki Matsui return to the team.
Source: Sports Blogs

6-4-2, an Angels/Dodgers double play blog :: Ken Griffey, Jr. Returns To Seattle; Russell Branyan Declines One-Year Offer

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:01:03 GMT

Jon Heyman reports that Ken Griffey, Jr. will return to Seattle for 2010, with a $2M plus incentives contract for one year. Hat tip to David Pinto, who rightly reckons this a mistake for a replacement-level player.
Source: Sports Blogs

Quoted in 'Branyan rejects Mariners' one-year offer'

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:01:41 GMT

Russell Branyan said in MLB.com:

My agent [Danny Lozano] said he's confident that we will get something done with Seattle ... He also told me not to take the [one-year offer] personally. It's just part of the negotiating process. He knows and the Mariners know I would take less to play there than somewhere else. All I want is to be treated fairly.

Quoted in 'Hot lines: Thursday's best MLB bets'

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:52:00 GMT

Don Wakamatsu said in Covers:

We’ve gone through a lot this year with injuries. We don’t have Russell Branyan, Sean White is down, (Erik) Bedard’s down ... There’s a lot of injuries, maybe the most in the American League. Eighty-one (victories) is a stepping stone. There’s more that we’re looking to do here, but under the circumstances I’m awfully proud of these guys.

Photo from AP Photo

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:58:41 GMT

Seattle Mariners' Russell Branyan, right, is congratulated by Ichiro Suzuki after Branyan's three-run home run against the San Diego Padres in the second inning Wednesday, June 24, 2009, during a baseball game in Seattle.

Photo from AP Photo

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:35:04 GMT

Seattle Mariners' Russell Branyan, right, is greeted by third base coach Bruce Hines after Branyan's home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Thursday, June 11, 2009, in Baltimore. The Mariners won 6-3.

BRANYAN GAME-TYING HR 6/14

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:09:21 GMT