San Diego, desperate for infield help with Khalil Greene injured and Todd Walker fielding at third base like a 1978 Butch Hobson, acquired Russell Branyan from Tampa Bay in exchange for minor league pitcher Evan Meek and either another player to be named later or cash or perhaps a bunch of gift cards to be used at PETCO.
However, Branyan has played just five games at third base this season, spending most of his time in the outfield.
Frigtheningly, a transaction like this could actually swing the balance of power in the NL playoff race. Six teams in the NL have winning records and with the exception of the Mets, no team is more than six games over .500.
The Padres possibly also did this because they weren't content with the home run part of Bellhorn's 3TO-ness.
Bellhorn: 234 AB, 30 BB, 85 K, 8 HR, .192/.288/.355
Branyan: 169 AB, 19 BB, 62 K, 12 HR, .201/.286/.473
Branyan is on pace for 26 BB and 86 Ks in 234 ABs, almost Bellhorn exactly.
Bellhorn: 234 AB, 30 BB, 85 K, 8 HR, .192/.288/.355
Branyan: 169 AB, 19 BB, 62 K, 12 HR, .201/.286/.473
Branyan is on pace for 26 BB and 86 Ks in 234 ABs, almost Bellhorn exactly.
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