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    D'Backs Branyan Released

    The Diamondbacks have released Russell Branyan according to Bob McManaman of The Arizona Republic. The move makes room on both the 25-man and 40-man rosters for Micah Owings.

    Branyan, 35, was stuck in a three-way platoon with Juan Miranda and Xavier Nady at first base. He hit just .210/.290/.339 with one homer in 69 plate appearances, 17 of which came as a pinch-hitter. Dan Mennella looked at Branyan as a potential trade candidate last month, but now any club could pick him up for nothing but the minimum salary.

    The 28-year-old Owings has a 4.85 ERA in seven Triple-A starts this year, and he's hit .250/.357/.500 in 14 plate appearances. The D'Backs indicated that they hoped to use Owings on the mound and occasionally at first base when they signed him to a minor league deal back in January.
    Wow! Released to make room for Micah Owings? That's got to sting a tad but I'm sure Branyan is relieved. He now has a chance to go to a possible contender. The Rays, Angels, Indians, A's and Nationals might take a chance on Branyan.

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    Re: Branyan Released

    After a few good strong seasons, I am sure he won't have a problem getting work with a contender. Team number 10 perhaps?

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    Re: Branyan Released

    He will end up a Mariner. lol
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    Re: Branyan Released

    A guy with some pop off the bench would be nice for a contender.

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