For the first time that I can remember in the Mark Shapiro-era of the Cleveland Indians, the team might have actually made a sound free agent signing that didn't involve the term "low-risk."
Granted, the reported deal that Russell Branyan has accepted is a one-year deal worth $2 million dollars, this isn't a typical garbage heap signing Shapiro has pulled off in the past.
This is more along the lines of Kerry Wood, David Dellucci, and Roberto Hernandez being signed to major league deals. This is a player expected to come in and earn his salary, even if it is at a bargain.
A year ago, this deal would have been brilliant.
It would have been perfect timing, it would have filled a need, and it would have made a whole lot of sense.
In 2010, it makes absolutely none.
However, because of the low- ...
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Russell Branyan Signing: A Bargain of Confusion for the Cleveland Indians
Posted: 20th February 2010 by Nino Colla in MLBComments Off on Russell Branyan Signing: A Bargain of Confusion for the Cleveland Indians