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let us know what you get in the boc!!!

He was Cleveland's #1 Prospect ranked by Baseball America in 1999 A Sporting News article from 2001 The book on … Russell Branyan - evaluation of Cleveland Indians third baseman - Brief Article Sporting News, The, May 14, 2001 by Jared Hoffman In recent seasons, teams trying to make trading deadline deals with the Indians were turned away when they asked for third base prospect Russell Branyan. The Indians got burned when they traded prospects Brian Giles and Jeromy Burnitz, who both have gone on and hit at least 38 homers in a season. The Indians believe Branyan has even more power. Branyan's batting practice sessions in the minors were McGwire-like sideshows, routinely including 500-foot blasts. But Branyan, a 6-3, 195-pound Georgian, is no 5 o'clock hitter. In the minors, he homered once every 12.6 at-bats. In a call-up with Cleveland last season, Branyan slugged 16 homers in 67 games. In two exhibition games in Venezuela this spring, he hit two balls out of the stadium that together were estimated to travel more than 1,000 feet. The only thing Branyan does at a faster rate than homer is strike out. In 1999 and 2000, at Class AAA Buffalo and Cleveland, Branyan struck out 375 times--44 percent of his at-bats. The Indians have been trying to get Branyan to cut down on his swing but hope he won't sacrifice power. In fact, Branyan hasn't lost his power: Entering the week, he was second on the team in homers with seven and third in RBIs with 21. However, he isn't making much contact. He was hitting .226 with 35 strikeouts in 93 at-bats. Branyan was guaranteed a spot on the major league rooster this season because he was out of minor league options. Indians manager Charlie Manuel was hoping to pick the right spots for Branyan to get him about 300 at-bats. But when Travis Fryman went on the disabled list, Branyan was pressed into full-time duty at third. Branyan understands the importance of getting on base and surprised everyone--including his own manager--when he bunted safely for a hit last week. Branyan's offensive struggles may be hurting his defense. Through 22 games at third, he had made five errors. He has looked indecisive, and most of his errors came on throws. When Fryman returns from the D.L. in early June, Branyan's playing time will be scaled back, but the Indians still believe his future is as a full-time player, possibly an outfielder, with 40-plus homers.

I cant believe people are suggesting Richie Sexson...let it go already, he is washed up.

Torres v. Mench again? Hey, I'll take another save for the Fantasy Team. Go Brewers!

I posted this in a Dave Bush thread on the main page, but I will post it here as well.... Dave Bush's ERA after today's game, 5.27 with a WHIP of 1.27 AJ Burnett's ERA after today's game, 5.42 with a WHIP of 1.55 One of these pitchers is thinking about opting out of the middle of a multi year contract that pays him 13million a year to make MORE money in the future and sign another big deal, the other has been demoted to the minors and the bullpen this year while half the team's fan base wants him released or taken out of the rotation for good.

Dave Bush's ERA after today's game, 5.27 with a WHIP of 1.27 AJ Burnett's ERA after today's game, 5.42 with a WHIP of 1.55 One of these pitchers is thinking about opting out of the middle of a multi year contract that pays him 13million a year to make MORE money in the future and sign another big deal, the other has been demoted to the minors and the bullpen this year while half the team's fan base wants him released or taken out of the rotation for good.

jsonline posted the story on their front page "Bush No-Hitter thru 7" That looks to be the Kiss of Death right now, they had no reason reporting that. Brian Anderson and Jim Powell are actually calling the game.

http://death-by-tshirt.com/dbt-images/kissofdeath-tshirt.jpg

Hasn't Cameron hit 11 HRs in about 30 fewer games than Prince Fielder has hit 13? His average (I believe) will eventually settle around .250, and with that he'll have about a .330 OBP and a .490 SLG for a .820 OPS from a CF with good to great defense. He's been pretty solid in my opinion.

Boston takes Taylor Teagarden, C. Varitek wont play forever.

I wonder if there are still people around these parts who wish we had resigned him. Or, if there are people who will propose we pick him up and stick him in the OF. It's amazing that he went from a .900+ OPS guy in 2003-2005 to a sub .690 OPS guy in 2007-2008. And he is only what, 33?

Brewerfan.net, the first fan site to lobby against our team's players starting in an All Star game. Eat that Sons of Sam Horn. If we were true fans we'd start a petition and send it to MLB lobbying that no Brewer be selected to the All Star game this year.

I like Boileryard Clarke

watch out for former GB Packer WRs sprawled out in the street. http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=NFL&hl=117486&id=1741

Jeff Weaver's hopes of getting another 8 million dollar contract have officially been dashed.

Russell Branyan is a man. A big strong, home run hitting man.

Terribly sad. Lost one of the best political journalists out there, his loss will be felt for sometime.

Finally made it home. My family got stranded (9th and Ohio) while I was on my way home from work. My dad rescued them in his F-150 and I manuevered through the flooded streets and we all stayed at my parents last night, just got home this morning at 9ish.

On Taft Ave. right next to Oshkosh West H.S. Are you anywhere in the area? That is exactly where I though it was, but wasnt sure out of context. Right near the tennis courts at OWHS, right? Im on the East side by Menomonie Park, on Hazel.

trwi7 on the clock, and then me for Boston...

It sounds accurate to me if they are ahead of the pace after the first 29 games of last year.

jazzytrav, I recognize those apartments, where in Oshkosh are they?

Im sure the 4 scouts who were killed arent thinking it was good that it hit a scout camp.

So are you drafting Gamel as an OF or are you going to experiment with 3b? either way he has to deal with Aramis or Soriano, unless you try him in RF. I dont see Soriano moving to RF to accomodate.

A young Bonnie Blair?