For the third time in his career, Russell Branyan will make his way to Buffalo and the Bisons clubhouse. In 1999 and 2000, we were subjected to the “aloof” and “know it all” Russell, and in 2004, he returned a changed man and captivated the team with a new sense of humility and purpose. And he awed us with some mammoth and towering home runs, one which cleared the outfield tent party area and landed somewhere in the parking lot beyond centerfield.

Branyan has hit 76 home runs in a Bisons uniform. The Modern Era record is held by Jeff Manto with 79 dingers.

When Branyan got his call up in July of 2004, I predicted that he would return someday to claim the home run record in Buffalo as his own. I never realized it woud be this soon.

Can’t wait until tomorrow night’s game! The long homestand begins… let’s hope that the Bisons right the ship and fast.

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