http://www.fantasysp.com/mlb_player_news/Russell_Branyan FantasySP / MLB / Russell Branyan Copyright 2010 840006 Branyan (back) remains sidelined and there is no timetable for his return, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Russell_Branyan/840006 840006 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 9:48:28 EDT rotowire.com 1 days 9 hours 42 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Russell_Branyan/840006 Branyan (back) hopes to ramp up his rehab program this week, the Akron Beacon Journal reports. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Russell_Branyan/832686 832686 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 9:08:17 EDT rotowire.com 5 days 10 hours 23 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Russell_Branyan/832686 There's no firm date for Russell Branyan (back) to make his exhibition debut. Branyan was scratched from making his debut on Wednesday. Indians manager Manny Acta said Branyan was still rehabbing his nagging back condition. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Russell_Branyan/826809 826809 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:56:32 EDT rotoworld.com 9 days 6 hours 34 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Russell_Branyan/826809 The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Paul Hoynes reports Cleveland Indians 1B Russell Branyan (back) had his spring debut pushed back after he was supposed to debut Wednesday, March 10. There is no date set for his debut. "Branyan isn't ready yet," said manager Manny Acta. "Russell is still in the process of finishing his rehab." http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Russell_Branyan/826530 826530 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 8:28:02 EDT kffl.com 9 days 10 hours 3 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Russell_Branyan/826530 Branyan (back), who didn't make his exhibition play debut on Wednesday as planned, continues to rehab his back, the team's official site reports. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Russell_Branyan/826009 826009 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:01:18 EDT rotowire.com 9 days 20 hours 30 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Russell_Branyan/826009 Russell Branyan is not yet ready to play in his first preseason game, according to Scout.com.

Our View: Branyan continues to rehab from a herniated disk in his back, and remains limited to light baseball-related work and conditioning drills. Skipper Manny Acta has no timetable when Branyan may make his game debut in spring training, but is still expected to serve as Cleveland's starting first baseman for the regular season. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Russell_Branyan/825928 825928 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:48:02 EDT fanball.com 9 days 21 hours 43 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Russell_Branyan/825928 MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince reports Cleveland Indians 1B Russell Branyan (back) will make his Cactus League debut Wednesday, March 10. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Russell_Branyan/819610 819610 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:40:02 EDT kffl.com 13 days 4 hours 51 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Russell_Branyan/819610 Branyan (back) will make his spring training debut Wednesday, MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince reports. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Russell_Branyan/818314 818314 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:08:16 EDT rotowire.com 14 days 23 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Russell_Branyan/818314 Branyan (back) remains on a limited workout schedule, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Russell_Branyan/815202 815202 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 8:36:22 EDT rotowire.com 15 days 9 hours 54 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Russell_Branyan/815202 News: It took a decade longer than expected, but Russell Branyan finally has an everyday job with the Indians. Branyan, known for his towering home runs and massive strikeout totals, signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Indians on Wednesday. The 34-year-old veteran will get the majority of playing time at first base. The Indians gave Branyan an extensive physical before finalizing the contract, which includes a $5 million mutual option for 2011. "I worked hard this offseason to get stronger," he said. "It cleared up. I've fought little back issues in the past and been able to get through them. I wouldn't be here today if we all didn't feel like we can manage it." Branyan hit .251 and struck out 149 times in 431 at-bats last season, but believes he's matured as a hitter. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Russell_Branyan/802721 802721 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:04:21 EDT CBSSports.com 23 days 26 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Russell_Branyan/802721 Branyan, who passed his physical on Tuesday and officially became an Indian, will serve as the team's primary first baseman, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Russell_Branyan/801976 801976 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 9:04:16 EDT rotowire.com 23 days 9 hours 27 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Russell_Branyan/801976 Paul Hoynes, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Indians 1B Russell Branyan will be the team’s starting first baseman for 2010. Manager Manny Acta said, “He’ll going to get the majority of playing time at first base. We didn’t sign him to be a backup guy.” http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Russell_Branyan/801281 801281 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:24:01 EDT kffl.com 23 days 23 hours 7 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Russell_Branyan/801281 News: Russell Branyan and the Indians have completed a one-year contract that brings the well-traveled and strikeout-prone bopper back to Cleveland, where he started his big league career. The sides reached a preliminary agreement last week and finalized the deal Wednesday. The 34-year-old veteran is expected to get the majority of playing time at first base when the season opens April 5. "We didn't sign him to be a backup guy," manager Manny Acta said. Branyan set career highs with 31 home runs and 76 RBI for Seattle last season, but didn't play after Aug. 28 because of a herniated disk in his back. The Indians gave him a thorough physical before finalizing the deal. "It's something we plan to pay attention to, but he's healthy now," GM Mark Shapiro said. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Russell_Branyan/801218 801218 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:36:25 EDT CBSSports.com 23 days 23 hours 54 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Russell_Branyan/801218 Indians manager Manny Acta said Wednesday that Russell Branyan will be the team's primary first baseman. "He's going to get the majority of playing time," said Acta. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Russell_Branyan/800940 800940 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:44:36 EDT rotoworld.com 24 days 2 hours 46 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Russell_Branyan/800940 News: Russell Branyan and the Indians have completed a one-year contract that brings the well-traveled and strikeout-prone bopper back to Cleveland, where he started his big league career. The sides reached a preliminary agreement last week and finalized the deal Wednesday. The 34-year-old Branyan returns to the Indians after spending nearly nine seasons with the organization. He was a seventh-round draft pick by Cleveland in 1994 and played for the Indians from 1998-2002. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Russell_Branyan/800911 800911 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:24:26 EDT CBSSports.com 24 days 3 hours 6 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Russell_Branyan/800911