Report: Mets have 'called' on 1B Branyan
Russell Branyan - 1B - Seattle Mariners
Nov. 23, 2009 - 6:15 PM ET
According to Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports, the Mets have "called" on free agent first baseman Russell Branyan.
Branyan, who turns 34 in December, posted a batting line of .251/.347/.520, a career-high 31 home runs and 76 RBI in 2009. He's a nice fit for the Mets, who are seeking a left-handed power hitter and could stick Branyan at first base. That would leave Daniel Murphy in the outfield, unless the Mets decide to upgrade at multiple positions this offseason. For what it's worth, he rejected a one-year offer from the Mariners two weeks ago.
Source: Tim Brown on Twitter