Bradley: Yankees' Russell Branyan excited for the chance to bring bop to lineup
Power-hitting Branyan among those hoping to catch on with Yankees in spring training
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New York Yankees May Have Found A DH In Russell Branyan
The talk over the New York Yankees and their designated hitter situation will not rest until it is resolved…and even after it is resolved, it still probably won’t rest. That’s just life as a New York Yankees fan. There has been plenty of talk about Johnny Damon and Raul Ibanez up to this point and there figures to be more as we inch closer to March and Spring...
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Yet Another New MLB Statistic
There are simply some records over at Baseball-reference.com that are more fun to look at than others. Russell Branyan has one of those records. Russell the Muscle just signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees. If Branyan manages to crack the Yankees' line up, it will be the eleventh franchise for which the slugger has played. So far, he has homered at least once...
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Rumor: Yankees weighing options for DH
The Yankees signed Russell Branyan to a minor league contract as a possible DH option yesterday, but they are still in the market for another option.
Jon Heyman of CBS Sports tweeted that they are still considering Raul Ibanez and Johnny Damon for the position and supposedly are leaning toward Ibanez because of his glove.
The Yankees have supposedly already had negotiations with...
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Listen to Open Mike on Friday for some final Super Bowl thoughts
Friday on the Open Mike program, host Michael Cohen will breakdown the Giants-Patriots game, and begin to answer some serious questions that developed in light of the Giants victory over New England. Is Eli Manning now a Hall of Famer? Are Giants fans really, in the words of John Mara, “The Greatest fans in the world.”? We will critically analyze. And what is with the Giants...
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Yanks sign Branyan to minor-league deal
The Yankees remain in the hunt to add a left-handed DH, with Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui and Raul Ibanez still available, but they took a flier on another aging lefty slugger yesterday when they agreed to sign Russell Branyan to a minor league deal with an invitation to major league...
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3 days ago
New York Yankees hot stove: You want the down-low on Russell Branyan
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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...
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Yankees sign Russell Branyan
The New York Yankees have signed DH Russell Branyan to a minor league deal, Dan Martin of the New York Post reports. The deal includes an invite to Spring Training.
If Branyan makes the team, he would earn a base salary of $750k plus incentives.
The signing of Branyan, will not stop the Yankees from looking at other options at the DH spot such as Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui...
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Branyan, Bombers power up
RUSSELL Branyan has blasted some of the most memorable long homers in the new Yankee Stadium’s short history. Now the Yankees are hoping he can hit a few for them.
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4 days ago
Yankees sign 1B Branyan to 1-year deal
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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Yankees announce 27 non-roster invitees for spring training
They Yankees announced their list of non-roster 27 players who are on minor league contracts and will be invited to spring training. Those 27 players plus everyone on the 40-man roster means that there will be 67 players in spring training.
The most notable among these are Bill Hall and Russell Branyan because both have a chance to make the opening day roster. Hideki Okajima is...
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Yankees sign veteran INF Branyan
The New York Yankees signed veteran infielder Russell Branyan on Wednesday.
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4 days ago
Yanks Sign Russell Branyan to Minor League Deal
From Dan Martin:The Yankees agreed Wednesday to sign Russell Branyan to a minor-league deal with an invitation to major league spring training.
The move does not impact the team’s chances of adding another lefty bat and it remains in the hunt for Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui and Raul Ibanez.
But Branyan’s presence could make things more difficult for Eric Chavez because...
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Yankees sign slugger Russell Branyan to minor league deal
Branyan has flashed power at Yankee Stadium
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4 days ago
Yankees sign Russell Branyan to a minor league deal
The Yankees have signed Russell Branyan to a minor league deal, according to Dan Martin of the NY Post. The deal is worth $750K plus incentives if he makes the major league roster, reports Joel Sherman.
Branyan, 36, has experience at first and third base and has played in the corner outfield spots in the past, but he is brought in as a left hand hitting DH-type. He won’t,...
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Yankees sign Russell Branyan to minor-league contract
Veteran will try to win job on Yankees' bench during spring training
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4 days ago
Former D-Backs infielder Branyan accepts Yanks' deal for minors
Russell Branyan has agreed to a minor-league contract with the New York Yankees and will try to win a bench job as a corner infielder during spring training.
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Yankees sign veteran slugger Branyan
NEW YORK (AP) -- Russell Branyan has agreed to a minor league contract with the New York Yankees and will try to win a bench job as a corner infielder during spring training.
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4 days ago
Russell Branyan agrees to deal with Yankees
Russell Branyan has agreed to a minor league contract with the New York Yankees and will try to win a bench job as a corner infielder during spring training.
The Yankees announced the deal Wednesday.
Branyan hit .197 with five homers and 14 RBIs in 127 at-bats last season for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Angels, playing first base, third base and designated hitter....
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Yankees Sign Russell Branyan To A Minor League Deal
The Yankees signed first baseman Russell Branyan to a minor league deal with a spring training invite, reports Dan Martin of the New York Post. The move does not impact the team’s pursuit of Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui and Raul Ibanez, notes Martin, though it could affect their interest in Eric Chavez. The left-handed hitter [...]
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Yankees give Branyan minor league deal (AP)
Russell Branyan has agreed to a minor league contract with the New York Yankees and will try to win a bench job as a corner infielder during spring training. The Yankees announced the deal Wednesday. Branyan hit .197 with five homers and 14 RBIs in 127 at-bats last season for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Angels, playing first base, third base and designated hitter.
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4 days ago
Yankees agree to minor league deal with Russell Branyan
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4 days ago
Branyan inks Minor League deal with Yankees
Russell Branyan has already proven that he can show off his power at Yankee Stadium, so it seems appropriate that the Yankees will give him a chance to do so while wearing their uniform.
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4 days ago
LHBs with connection to the front office
I know for some this is a repetitive topic, but let's face there is absolutely nothing to talk about in regard to the Mets. It's amazing how little they done and how long it's been, the last signing was Ronny Cedano on January 12th. They haven't even signed anyone to a minor league deal with an invitee to camp, Tuiasosopo will go straight to minor league camp....
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What I'd Do As the New GM
By David Saltzer, AngelsWin.com Senior WriterJerry,I was very impressed by what you said and how you presented yourself at the introductory press conference. I like the staff that you are assembling and am excited to see what you will do to the team as the new GM. From all I’ve read and heard, you’re the right man for the job. Good luck in your tenure as the new Angels GM.I agree...
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