Report: Tampa Bay Rays Hold Mild Interest in Russell Branyan
by R.J. Anderson on Feb 16, 2010 9:24 AM EST
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Free agent Russell Branyan, who's talking with three clubs, is furthest along with the Indians, according to major-league sources.
The Rays maintain mild interest in Branyan, while the Red Sox also are in the mix, sources say. But the Indians could offer Branyan more playing time than the Red Sox and probably the Rays.
Branyan's back is the main reason why he remains unsigned. The Mariners likely have the most information on his condition, and they went with Casey Kotchman, Ryan Garko, and others instead of re-signing Branyan. Although, reported three-year, $20M contract dreams certainly didn't help Branyan's case. The guy can hit, just mostly against righties, which makes him a poor man's version of Jim Thome. Worth noting: in 2006, Branyan hit .201/.286/.473 with the Rays. At the time, there was no way in hell I would've considered that "near average", yet, his wOBA was .323.
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I'm all for adding more talent depending on the price.
Like Damon, Thome, Hudson and now Branyan, if you can add a good player for cheap you do it and worry about all the other stuff later. Again, this may be me just reading into the Rays just trying to add cheap talent, but interest in another DH type makes me wonder what they feel about Burrell’s bounce back ability.
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by Tommy Rancel on Feb 16, 2010 9:28 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Branyan is excellent DH and 1B insurance.
With aging sluggers at both those spots, I’m all for a hedge, albeit an aging one. We would need 2 of 3 to have good healthy years. Highly probable.
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Im assuming the deal would be a one-year deal which definitely works for me.
The more above average talent on the roster the better. I just don’t see the Rays offering as much cash as one of the other teams.
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by Tommy Rancel on Feb 16, 2010 9:42 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I'd like to add him
just not sure who is the odd man out in the mix. My guess is Rodriguez back to AAA and Aybar becomes the MI utility guy. Bleech
For a game its fine
If there is an injury, Reid & Rod are just a quick flight away
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Aybar's defense looks worse because of the errors.
I don’t think he’ll play that poorly this year, if only because he’s never played that poorly before.
by R.J. Anderson on Feb 16, 2010 9:54 AM EST up reply actions
Depends if his pants still need the balloon seat or not
No arguing that he’s put on some weight.
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by Andy Hellicksonstine on Feb 16, 2010 10:04 AM EST up reply actions
My favorite ST story is Joe Dillon reporting with pitchers and catchers
I can’t get enough of this guy.
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by Tommy Rancel on Feb 16, 2010 9:53 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Not just borderline
It weirds me out.
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by Steve Slowinski on Feb 16, 2010 12:23 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe the Mariners didn't trade Silva because he sucks and fail to resign Branyan because of his back...
MAYBE JACK Z JUST HATES TEH GAYS
by ChiBurbRaysFan on Feb 16, 2010 1:23 PM EST up reply actions
WATCH OUT 3TO, SILVA IS GONNA EAT YOUR FACE!
One more year Brett. One more year.
by PriceMultiCyYoungs on Feb 16, 2010 10:18 AM EST reply actions
WAYYYYY OFF TOPIC:
In MLB what Salary contributes to the Luxury Tax? Is it the sum over the year of players that were on the 25 man roster, 40 man roster, or what?
A “simple” answer is fine. I just keep reading that it is assessed based on salary.
I think we should go for him
and too bad Frank Thomas and Kurt Warner retired in the same year :(
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