Russell Branyan, come on down
February, 8, 2012
Feb 8
1:46
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By
Andrew Marchand | ESPNNewYork.com
The Yankees have invited Russell Branyan to spring training, the team confirmed.
It is hard to imagine Branyan makes the team unless Eric Chavez doesn't sign. Even then, it seems doubtful
Even without Chavez, Branyan would have to beat out Bill Hall, Brandon Laird and Ramiro Pena. Not impossible, but Branyan only hit .197 with five homers and 14 RBIs last year. He has hit for power in the past, knocking 56 homers combined in 2009 and '10.
As far as the DH spot, he seems like a longshot. But he could be a backup plan. Branyan has hit eight homers in 47 at-bats at Yankee Stadium.
The New York Post first mentioned the signing.
It is hard to imagine Branyan makes the team unless Eric Chavez doesn't sign. Even then, it seems doubtful
Even without Chavez, Branyan would have to beat out Bill Hall, Brandon Laird and Ramiro Pena. Not impossible, but Branyan only hit .197 with five homers and 14 RBIs last year. He has hit for power in the past, knocking 56 homers combined in 2009 and '10.
As far as the DH spot, he seems like a longshot. But he could be a backup plan. Branyan has hit eight homers in 47 at-bats at Yankee Stadium.
The New York Post first mentioned the signing.
Andrew Marchand
ESPNNewYork.comAndrew Marchand is a senior writer for ESPNNewYork. He also regularly contributes to SportsCenter, Baseball Tonight, ESPNews, 1050 ESPN New York and ESPN Radio. He joined ESPN in 2007 after nine years at the New York Post. Follow Andrew on Twitter »
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Andrew Marchand is a senior writer for ESPNNewYork.com. He also regularly contributes to SportsCenter, Baseball Tonight, ESPNews, 1050 ESPN New York and ESPN Radio. He joined ESPN in 2007 after nine years as a sports writer at the New York Post.
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