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Free Agent to be Russell Branyan: Out for the Year?

Found September 04, 2009 on Jorge Says No: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Russell Branyan
TEAMS: Seattle Mariners

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And it looks like Russell Branyan's magical 2009 season has unfortunately come to a close. Injuries suck:"Wakamatsu said there is a strong possibility that Russell Branyan will not be back this season. Branyan is on the DL with a herniated disc in his back. The team is targeting a mid-month return in hopes he responds to treatment.Branyan had an epidural Tuesday and supposedly feels better, but nobody can say for sure when he'll be back."I think with the bulging disc, there's a strong chance that he won't come back," Wakamatsu said. "Our dialogue has been to shoot for the 15th."Well that's unfortunate. Branyan has been one of the feel good stories this season by having the best season of his career at age 33. Branyan hit .251 with 31 home runs, 76 RBI, and a .347 OBP.However, now that it looks like Branyan will miss the entire month of September, how will that effect his free agent candidacy?On one hand, the injury is obviously a negative...
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