PHILLIES BUY BRANYAN FROM TRIBE

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired infielder Russell Branyan from the Cleveland Indians for cash.

What does it give the Philadelphia Phillies
The Phillies have never quite been able to find a consistent third baseman this season and Branyan, while probably not <i>the</i> answer, gives them another option. Always an all-or-nothing slugger, the veteran can also fill in in the outfield.

What does it give the Cleveland Guardians
Just two days after acquiring him for the third time, the Tribe evidently had second thoughts about Branyan and padded their pockets a little as a result.

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