... times had such promise. This seems to be a purely financial move; Bruney made around $1.25 million last season ... 's probably the last time you'll hear of Brian Bruney again, although it wouldn't surprise me if he'll take some pot-shots ... games, but no matter what, I'll try to contribute in any way I can," Bruney said. "It's a fresh start for me. Hopefully I can show ...

... closer for 2010. Enter the recently acquired Brian Bruney. Bruney was acquired from the New York Yankees for a player to be ... in Washington right now who even remotely looks capable of closing games. Bruney needs to limit his walks and of course, stay healthy in order to be ... the Nationals will rush Drew Storen to the majors, so Bruney should have the opportunity to save between 25 and 30 games in ...

... . One of the lucky (or unlucky) few to change addresses was Brian Bruney, who was dealt by the Yankees to the Washington Nationals for the ever popular ... should help his HR regression. The Nationals are team looking for help in nearly every way, but it's hard to see how Bruney really helps that much. Sure, he's a decent piece to an already established bullpen, but to Washington? ...

... winter meetings Monday, acquiring right-handed reliever Brian Bruney from the New York Yankees for a player to be named and ... bullpen arm that the Yankees always seemed to like. The rumor is that the Yankees have traded Bruney for the Nationals' number one selection in ... V pick hanging around on their roster. This should be fun. Bruney should be an asset to the Nationals' bullpen. He has good ...

... from Yankees to beef up bullpen - The Post Nationals acquire Bruney to bolster bullpen - The Wash. Times The Washington Nationals traded a player to be named later to the New York Yankees for reliever Brian Bruney. The righty wants to close, but walks too many batters. Does this ... of Wil Nieves Nats career? Who? Washington Nationals, Nats, Brian Bruney, Ivan Rodriguez©MMIX William F. ...

... This morning I saw that the Atlanta Braves were interested in trading for Brian Bruney. I have a buddy I work with who is a big Braves fan and neither of us understood why the Braves had interest. It ended up being all for nothing as Bruney has been traded to the Washington Nationals for a PTBNL (player to ... a salary dump, albeit not a large one as Bruney only made $1.25 million. I'm ...

... Yankees have traded 27-year old righty reliever Brian Bruney to the Nationals for a player to be named ... 51 WHIP. In 4 years with the Yankees, Bruney pitched in 153 games (1 start ... 25 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP. Bruney was a decent pitcher for the Yankees but they will likely just sign or trade ... Rule 5 Draft and then they sent him to the Yankees to finish the Bruney trade. Hoffman was the Dodgers’ #22 ...

Joel Sherman from the New York Post is reporting that Brian Bruney is being traded for a player to be named later. Of course, it was reported through his twitter account. Its a smart move in that Brian Bruney was eligible for arbitration, was going to get a raise, and already made $1.25 million this last year. For a releiver, he was going ...

... overall pick in the upcoming Rule 5 draft in exchange for Brian Bruney. I find this to be very interesting, since the Yankees don’t usually get involved ... honestly have no idea. Do you think it will be a starter they can use in the bullpen or another reliever to replace Bruney? My guess is it will be someone the Yanks think they can plug right into the bullpen, because I don’t see where ...

... good but then I realized, it’s not like they’re trying to be bad. I didn’t really trust Brian Bruney. I’m sure he’ll get a lot of save chances for the Nationals because they have no one. Brian Bruney has a live arm but he walked too many batters and was too inconsistent. He did do well in his last outings after he came back from injury. ...

... million last year, is eligible for arbitration. Say whaaat? I mean, I like Brian Bruney... some... but we seem to be fetishizeing on our bullpen a bit too much. Perhaps this was one ... BB K ERA WHIP 2009 - Brian Bruney 5-0 44 0 0 ... Posts Joel Sherman, the Yanks have traded Bruney to the Nationals. So much for that rumor which had him headed to Atlanta. That seemed far-fetched ...

... heard all day. Forget about what he did at the start of 2009. Forget 2008. Brian Bruney became a liability for the Yankees -- even in games where New York had a commanding ... it. Oh, and subscribe to Newsday. Edit: Fun fact about Brian Bruney. Google Image Search his name (with SafeSearch off) and look at the fourth picture that comes up. I'm glad I won't have to search him anymore... -- ...

... ’s Rule 5 draft pick in exchange for Bruney. The Nationals pick first during Thursday’s draft. Posted ... .: Via Joel Sherman, the Yankees have traded reliever Brian Bruney to the Nationals for a player to be named later. There was talk this morning ... Bruney possibly being shipped to Atlanta, however those are obviously false. Bruney was set to earn a decent raise over last year’s $ ...

From George A. King III: According to a team that talked to the Yankees about acquiring Brian Bruney, the right-handed reliever could be headed to Atlanta. "We asked about him but ... quot; the source said.King also mentions that the Yankees had asked for prospects in return for Bruney from the first team, so he assumes they're asking for prospects from the Braves too. As a Yankee Bruney had ...

The Nats picked up Dodgers minor-league outfielder, Jamie Hoffmann, who now will head to the Yankees as part of the Brian Bruney trade. Here's more from Marc Carig: Hoffman, who bats from the right ... homer. "This guy has some thump," Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said. Hoffmann's success against lefties may fill a need for the ...