Branyan to Mariners

by Helloooo 1st on Dec 3, 2008 12:29 PM PST

Free-agent first baseman Russell Branyan and the Seattle Mariners agreed Wednesday to a one-year contract.
The left-handed-hitting Branyan batted .250 with 12 homers and 20 RBIs in just 132 at-bats with the Milwaukee Brewers last season.

So there goes a lot of people's idea about having Branyan as insurance for the corner infield positions. Seems like a lot of people have been clamoring for him to be an A for so long that it seems destiny that he'll eventually wind up in Oakland.

It's obvious the guy can hit in a reserve role which would have been perfect for the A's this coming season but now we'll have to watch him hit against us 17 times next season.

Oh and I'm not sure if this has been discussed yet but Van Burkleo is officially the Mariners' new bench coach now so let the debate commenceresume on who should be the next hitting/bench coaches. I'm guessing the bench coach will come from outside the organization but it's entirely probable the hitting coach vacancy will be filled internally. That's what she said.

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To run with Beane’s quote about Oakland bench coaches being like Spinal Tap drummers, our next bench coach will be John “Stumpy” Pepys. Word is that the hitting coach job may go to Eric “Stumpy Joe” Childs.

I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.

by franks a lot on Dec 3, 2008 12:38 PM PST reply actions

Didn't he die in a tragic gardening accident?

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Dec 3, 2008 1:09 PM PST up reply actions

The official explanation was he choked on vomit.

by Rocktopus on Dec 3, 2008 4:15 PM PST up reply actions

Darn

I really wanted Branyan. Although, if this signing signals a Beltre trade…

"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton

by vignette17 on Dec 3, 2008 12:42 PM PST reply actions

I had the same idea

Depending on the dollar amount, I’m guessing he’s just a backup

"There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want" -Bill Watterson

by nevermoor on Dec 3, 2008 1:19 PM PST up reply actions

not only did you thats what she said your own comment

but it also made little sense. poor effort on your part

daric barton for albert pujols straight up: get it done billy.

by travdog6 on Dec 3, 2008 12:45 PM PST reply actions

Shucks. I thought it made sense...

"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin

by Helloooo 1st on Dec 3, 2008 12:49 PM PST up reply actions

surely it always makes sense?

i guess it depends on what kinda girls you know

BB should send scouts to watch cricket players.

by alea iacta est on Dec 3, 2008 2:36 PM PST up reply actions

it didnt

unless your name is patrick cook

daric barton for albert pujols straight up: get it done billy.

by travdog6 on Dec 3, 2008 12:49 PM PST reply actions

ah

so you identify yourself at last

"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin

by Helloooo 1st on Dec 3, 2008 4:07 PM PST up reply actions

{PaulThomas weeps quietly as he buys a Mariners cap online}

I'll send you a postcard from Space Mountain. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Dec 3, 2008 1:15 PM PST reply actions

I'm shocked PT has tear ducts.

The 2009 A's draft pick... getting higher every game.

by rebus on Dec 3, 2008 2:40 PM PST up reply actions

Strong men also cry ... strong men also cry.

I'll send you a postcard from Space Mountain. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Dec 3, 2008 2:58 PM PST up reply actions

True

But rebus was talking about PT.

The monster at the end of this blog.

by grover on Dec 4, 2008 8:45 AM PST up reply actions

for every movie reference you miss, I get one free mis-capitalization of your name

I'll send you a postcard from Space Mountain. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Dec 4, 2008 9:30 AM PST up reply actions

Only if said movie features PT

I was going for the cheap shot, whatever you were going for was secondary.

The monster at the end of this blog.

by grover on Dec 4, 2008 11:53 AM PST up reply actions

Another damn spy

First rangers hire Washington now the M’s hire W. I guess its if you can’t beat them copy them. If the M’s sign Furcal there will be a ichy beaning coming.

by Arcman on Dec 3, 2008 3:11 PM PST reply actions