Beyond the Boxscore (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
Click charts to enlarge. Full data after the jump. 2009 STATS & VALUE First basemen AGE TYPE CLUB OPTION WAR UZR/150 wOBA ISO Russell Branyan 34 2.8 2.4 0.368 0.269 Adam LaRoche 30 B 2.4 -0.5 0.357 0.211 Nick Johnson 31 B 2.4 -6.6 0.373 0.114 Fernando Tatis 35 B 1.5 3.0 0.338 0.156 Eric Hinske 32 0.8 26.0 0.344 0.189 Carlos Delgado 38 B 0.8 -2.0 0.394 0.223 Miguel Cairo 36 0.2 N/A 0.304 0.156 Jeff...
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
On December 3rd, new Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik made his first free agent signing: Russell Branyan on a one-year, $1.4MM deal with $350K in incentives. Zduriencik said at the time he was prepared to "give Russell as many at-bats as he's had in his career." That held true, as Branyan racked up 505 plate appearances in 2009. The playing time led to a .251/.347/.520 line with a career-best...
Memories Of Kevin Malone (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
MVP Kyle Russell|OF|23 563 PA/.272 AVG/.371 OBP/.545 SLG/.916 OPS/26 HR/72 XBH/.272 ISO/.416 wOBA/20 SB/2 CS/180 K/72 BB Simply put, Russell led the Loons in just about every meaningful offensive category. He even led them in stolen base efficiency. As a prospect though, he does have a lot left to prove. Dominating low-A at 23-years-old as a highly touted college player is hardly something to brag...
Lookout Landing (Free subscription) | 10/25/2009
More photos » by Elaine Thompson - AP Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki, left, demonstrates a proper pimp slapping technique to Russell Branyan. Browse more photos » On August 29th, Russell Branyan went on the disabled list with a herniated disk in his back. That may be the last we hear of him in connection with the Mariners . I hope not, but he is now a free agent so the possibility is a strong...
Lookout Landing (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009
Ichiro Suzuki 's walk total this past season, 32, marked his lowest total since his inaugural 2001 campaign. Granted, he had fewer plate appearances this season than he's ever had in America, but even as a rate, his walk numbers were down. Using rates, Ichiro drew a walk in 4.7% of plate appearances, (2.2% intentional and 2.5% unintentional). It was the highest rate of intentional free passes since...
The Crawfish Boxes (Free subscription) | 10/20/2009
When I mentioned in my last FanPost that I wanted to talk about some unlikely ideas that Wade probably won't take to, I was thinking more about converted first basemen like Russell Branyan . A bit of news on MLB Trade Rumors caught my eye, though, and changed my mind. Let's talk about shortstops. Chances are, Tommy Manzella will be the Astros shortstop next season. But what if Ed Wade decides to focus...
Driveline Mechanics (Free subscription) | 10/18/2009
More photos » by Ted S. Warren - AP Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Erik Bedard strains his hip flexor while executing a momentary pensive reflection. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) Browse more photos » With my Cardinals out of the playoffs, I'm afraid I can't muster the will to write anything about the remaining basta...er...teams in the old Fall Classic. Instead, I'm going to begin writing...
The Crawfish Boxes (Free subscription) | 10/16/2009
In preparation for the winter, I'm going to start a brief series about infielders the Astros could potentially acquire to bolster the lacking infield. Third base and shortstop are completely up in the air, especially the former. And since Kazuo Matsui can also play shortstop, it wouldn't be out of the question to move him there and acquire a second baseman. In other words, all three positions are open...
Mets Fever (Free subscription) | 10/10/2009
Russell Branyan is just the type of trap that the Mets seem to always fall for, a guy who had the prospect tag but never lived up to expectations, finally puts up solid numbers and the Mets choose to see him as a late bloomer instead just having a career year... In 1997 at AAA Branyan hit .272 with 39 HRs and 105 RBIs, was nicknamed "Russell the Muscle" and was compared to Mark McGuire. But...
Walkoff Walk (Free subscription) | 10/08/2009
As the playoffs and award season gets underway, we want to take a gander at some players who had outstanding seasons in 2009 but whose teams ended up just shy of making the postseason and who will (most likely)...
Mets Fever (Free subscription) | 10/07/2009
There are really only five starting 1B options through free agency; the often injured Nick Johnson, the aging and injured Carlos Delgado, Journeyman off a career year Russell Branyan, struggling Hank Blalock and Adam LaRoche... Of course, the Mets could get creative, as I suggested with Kevin Kouzmanoff or they could make a trade. But of course, Omar considers his prospects precious as evident by the...
Sports Are 80 Percent Mental (Free subscription) | 10/07/2009
Time for another edition of the Sports Science Weekly Gym Bag . (Yes, a Wisconsin Badger football gym bag this week...they're 5-0!) If you ever run across something that you would like to share, just add it to the comments below! Marathon Runners Mull the ‘D Word’ This is the time of year, after marathoners have logged their longest miles, that any kind of pain, nagging or excruciating,...
post-gazette.com (Free subscription) | 10/06/2009
The first ever Fantasy Factor Baseball league concluded and it was a tight race all the way to the end with the top four teams all having a chance to win entering the final month. Ultimately, the Guam Boonie Dogs walked away with the title this year. His lineup of hitters were incredible. He has 6 hitters with over 30 HRs (Prince Fielder, Michael Cuddyer, Aaron Hill, Ryan Braun, Carlos Pena, Russell...
Lookout Landing (Free subscription) | 10/06/2009
Voting results came out today, and Branyan finished 5th for the American League's Comeback Player Of The Year. Word has it he would have placed higher had he actually come back from something. Aaron Hill 's a decent enough pick, I guess, what with his brain problems a year ago, but I feel like rewarding people for getting knocked out by David Eckstein might be setting a bad precedent. Chris Carpenter...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 10/05/2009
Mets GM Omar Minaya and COO Jeff Wilpon spoke to reporters today. Notes from the conference: Wilpon described the 2010 payroll as "whatever Omar needs," according to MetsBlog's Matthew Cerrone. Bart Hubbuch of the New York Post (Twitter) passes along a Wilpon claim that the team will be major players for top free agents. Mets fans are already dreaming of Matt Holliday and John Lackey. More...
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