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Yankees sign 1B Branyan to 1-year deal

Found February 08, 2012 on Pro Sports Daily: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Russell Branyan
TEAMS: Los Angeles Angels,  Arizona Diamondbacks,  New York Yankees

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The New York Yankees signed first baseman Russell Branyan to a minor league contract. Branyan split last season with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Angels. He batted .197 with five home runs and 14 RBIs in 127 at-bats between the two teams. Branyan, 36, has a .232 career average with 194 home runs in 14 seasons with 10 teams.
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