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New York Yankees hot stove: You want the down-low on Russell Branyan

Found February 09, 2012 on Lady Loves Pinstripes: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Russell Branyan,  Eric Chavez,  Brian Cashman
TEAMS: Los Angeles Angels,  New York Yankees,  Cincinnati Reds,  Milwaukee Brewers,  Philadelphia Phillies,  Seattle Mariners,  Arizona Diamondbacks,  San Diego Padres,  St. Louis Cardinals

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Image via Wikipedia Since six-time Gold Glover Eric Chavez seems to be AWOL, at least on the New York Yankees radar, GM Brian Cashman is up to his old tricks and I don’t mean off the field. Once again Cashman is handing out minor league deals and 2012 Spring Training invites, and the latest recipient, according to the New York Post, is 37-year old Russell Branyan. The left-handed batting Branyan can play in the outfield, and at first and third base if he makes the team this spring. The latest team Branyan got released from was the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and the rest of his 14 MLB seasons reads like a bad wrap sheet. Branyan started his career as a Cleveland Indian and from there has played for the Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks. Let me just say that this signing makes me think that Cashman is really pushing his luck, or is not thinking clearly. L...
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