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The rumors leaking out about the Mariners talking trade with the Jays for Lyle Overbay got a chuckle out of me today. Zduriencik is a NASTY mo-fo, ain't he? Branyan says no to the one year deal with a CLUB option (we did offer a club option...he wanted a club-guarantee because he's tired of playing year ot year and wondering if he'll have a job next season)...fine, Russ...tell your agent I'll just go spend your money on Lyle Overbay. Or we could get that contract signed tomorrow, y'know. It's your call, meat.
I think there's about a 95% chance Branyan signs a vesting-option contract and the dollar value for year one is a little more generous...to make up for the lowball first offer. :)