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Raul Ibanez

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Contract: Signed through 2008

  • Height: 6-2
  • Weight: 218 lbs
  • Born: Jun 2, 1972

  • Debut: August 1, 1996

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October 29, 2009

Raul Ibanez fared well in tonight's 3-1 loss in Game 2 of the World Series at New York, as he went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored.

Our View:

The Phillies only mustered six hits in the game, and will try to get their bats going in Game 3 at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday. Ibanez is performing better after only hitting .167 over 18 at-bats in the NLCS against the Dodgers.

October 26, 2009

Raul Ibanez will serve as the Phillies' designated hitter in game one of the World Series at Yankee Stadium this Wednesday, according to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki.

Our View:

This means that Ben Francisco will likely be manning left field at new Yankee Stadium.

October 15, 2009

Raul Ibanez provided the big blast on Thursday, as Philadelphia took game one of the NLCS. The 37-year-old outfielder hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning, leading the Phils to an 8-6 win in Los Angeles.

Our View:

The RBI were his first of the playoffs. If his bat gets going, the Phils will be that much harder to stop.

October 8, 2009

Raul Ibanez had another nice day at the plate on Thursday, but this time the Phillies came up short. He was 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI in their 5-4 loss to the Rockies. The National League Division Series is now tied at 1-1.

Our View:

Ibanez has driven in four of the Phillies nine runs so far in this series and is hitting an even .500. Ryan Howard drove in a run and Jayson Werth hit a solo homer, but Ibanez has had the most productive bat with runners on in the series.

October 7, 2009

Raul Ibanez got the scoring started for the Phillies in Wednesday's NLDS opener. His RBI double in the fifth inning got them on the board and they never looked back, cruising to a 5-1 victory over the Rockies.

Our View:

Ibanez finished the day 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI and a run scored. The Seattle transfer ended his regular season at .272-34-93 after a scorching first half and appears to have his bat armed and ready for October baseball.

September 30, 2009

Raul Ibanez finally hit his career-best 34th home run on Wednesday, helping the Phillies to a 10-3 rout of the Astros, and their third straight National League East title.

Our View:

While the 34 home runs are a career-high, Ibanez's 92 RBI are still 31 off his career best of 123 from 2006.

September 26, 2009

Raul Ibanez is back in Philadelphia's lineup today, according to MLB.com beat writer Todd Zolecki. Ibanez had previously been out with a stomach virus.

Our View:

Plug Ibanez back into your lineup and hope he can add a home run or two to his total before season's end.

September 24, 2009

Raul Ibanez is not in the Phillies' lineup for their Thursday night game against the Brewers. He will be replaced by Ben Francisco in left field.

Our View:

Ibanez has been better in the month of September after struggling through much of the second half, and he is starting to get hot at the right time. The Phils need his bat in the lineup for the playoffs, so they want to keep him fresh down the stretch.

September 12, 2009

Raul Ibanez continued his slump-busting on Saturday, going 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI. He couldn't stop Philadelphia from losing a shootout 10-9 to the Mets at home, though.

Our View:

After an ugly slump that spanned most of July and all of August, Ibanez has now gone deep four times in the last week, driving in seven in the process.

September 8, 2009

Raul Ibanez hit two of the Phillies' five home runs on Tuesday night, as Philadelphia edged the Nationals 5-3 in Washington.

Our View:

Ibanez now has three home runs in his past two games, and appears to finally be crawling out of the awful, protracted slump he has been in since July.

September 6, 2009

Raul Ibanez went 2-for-4 for his first multi-hit game since August 24th on Sunday, but it wasn't enough, as Philadelphia lost 4-3 in Houston.

Our View:

The two hits still only prop up his average to .216 since the All-Star break. Ibanez owners, the dream has long been owner.

September 4, 2009

Raul Ibanez is not in the Phillies' lineup for their Friday night game against the Astros. Ibanez is being replaced by Ben Francisco in the outfield.

Our View:

Ibanez gets the night off tonight because the Phils are facing Wandy Rodriguez, who is devastating against lefties. He has struggled some in the second half, but will look to heat up again before the Phils head into the playoffs.

September 3, 2009

According to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki, Raul Ibanez has hit just .179 with only one home run and five RBI since July 27. His average is tied for the worst in the major leagues during that span, and his .292 slugging is the sixth worst.

Our View:

Ibanez has always been known as a streaky hitter, so he's bound to snap out of his prolonged slump soon. Until then, however, it's not worth sinking your lineup waiting. If you have any alternatives, start them instead.

August 26, 2009

Raul Ibanez is not in the Phillies' lineup for their Wednesday night game against the Pirates. Ibanez will be replaced by Ben Francisco in left field.

Our View:

Just a day off for Ibanez today, as Francisco gets a start in the outfield. Although he has slowed down a bit in the second-half, Ibanez is still having a remarkable season for a 37-year-old and he should continue to improve upon his 27 homers.

August 13, 2009

Raul Ibanez is getting the day off for the Phillies on Thursday afternoon. Ibanez will be replaced by Ben Francisco in left field.

Our View:

Ibanez has struggled in the month of August, and the 37-year-old could use this day off. He should be back in the lineup tomorrow, so make sure you get him back in the lineup if you take him out today.

August 12, 2009

Raul Ibanez ended an RBI-less month on Wednesday night, yanking a three run bomb in the fourth inning of the Phillies 12-5 shellacking of the Cubs.

Our View:

Ibanez's average is still below .300 for the first time since very early April, however, and the 37-year-old outfielder could see some extra days off down the stretch as the Phils try to lock up their third straight NL-East championship.

July 20, 2009

Raul Ibanez went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer off Ted Lilly in tonight's 10-1 win over the Cubs at home.

Our View:

Ibanez has three home runs over six games in July, and is currently ranked second in the NL with 25 for the season. He should remain a strong source for power in fantasy leagues, namely while playing his home games at hitter-friendly Citizens Bank Park.

July 19, 2009

Raul Ibanez drove in two more runs in the Phillies 5-0 victory on Sunday, and now has six in five games since coming off the disabled list.

Our View:

Ibanez's DL-stint did nothing to derail his career year, and he remains an elite option in the outfield in every format.

July 16, 2009

Raul Ibanez provided all the offense for the Phillies on Thursday night, going 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI as the Phils beat the Marlins 4-0 in Miami.

Our View:

Some wondered how going on the disabled would affect the 37-year-old Ibanez in the midst of his career year. Apparently the answer is not at all. He now has four extra base hits in his first three games back, and doesn't appear to have missed a beat. Start him every day.

July 10, 2009

Raul Ibanez has been activated from the DL following his recovery from a strained left groin, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

Ibanez remains set to play in the All-Star Game in St. Louis next Tuesday. He still leads the Phillies with 22 homers, despite not playing since June 17.

July 6, 2009

Raul Ibanez (groin) went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run over five innings with Double-A Reading in his first minor league rehab appearance since landing on the DL on June 18, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

He'll play his second minor league game on Tuesday, rest on Wednesday, and then play again on Thursday before being re-evaluated. It remains to be seen whether or not Ibanez will be able to return to Philadelphia's lineup before the All-Star break, but he's certainly getting closer and closer to a return.

July 5, 2009

Raul Ibanez, who has been recovering from a strained left groin, is set to start his rehab assignment with Double-A Reading Monday, according to MLBblogs.com.

Our View:

Ibanez still has a shot to play in the All-Star Game, barring a setback in his rehab. He is expected to need three games in his rehab stint. He still leads the Phillies with 22 homers despite not playing since June 17.

July 3, 2009

The Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting that Phillies' outfielder Raul Ibanez could return to the team Monday if he plays a rehab game on Friday. Ibanez will need 10-to-12 at-bats before returning, so he will have to play today if he wants to return by the start of the week.

Our View:

Ibanez was supposed to start his rehab two days ago, but he wasn't ready. The Phillies insist he has not suffered a setback, so we will have to see if he is ready to go today. Expect him to be ready at some point next week, barring some kind of serious setback.

July 2, 2009

Raul Ibanez will not be returning to the Phillies lineup this weekend, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

The Phils are taking it slow with their 37-year-old star. He will likely be back around the All-Star game, and there is little need to worry about him being out longer.

July 2, 2009

According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Raul Ibanez's rehab start has been pushed back to either Thursday of Friday night.

Our View:

Ibanez has been out the last couple weeks with a strained left groin, and the team wants to play it safe with their new prized slugger. He is eligible to come off the DL today, but that now seems like an impossibility. Don't expect to see him this weekend either. He could make it into the series against the Reds next week, but nothing is set in stone. Continue to stash him on your roster until he's ready to roll.

July 1, 2009

Updating a previous report, Raul Ibanez will not begin a minor league rehab assignment for his injured groin on Wednesday night, according to the Philadelphia Daily News.

Our View:

It is still unknown when Ibanez will begin a rehab assignment or return to the Phillies. Sometime around the All-Star break seems most likely.

July 1, 2009

According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Raul Ibanez is set to begin a Double-A rehab assignment on Wednesday.

Our View:

The team is playing it safe with the surprising slugger. They want to make sure he's 100 percent before bringing him back, so he'll play three or four games in Double-A before returning just to test out his ailing groin. Still, expect him back before the All Star break.

June 29, 2009

As expected, Raul Ibanez will not return from the disabled list when first eligible this Friday, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

Apparently, "one day he can be doing great, and another day not as great." The Phillies still expect him to start a rehab assignment sometime in the near future, and he is not expected to miss a significant more amount of time.

June 23, 2009

Raul Ibanez took batting practice on Tuesday and also participated in running drills for the first time since landing on the disabled list with a strained groin, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Our View:

Ibanez is scheduled to return sometime around July 3, and the Phils are confident he can make that deadline. He likely won't be as explosive as he was before getting hurt, but he should still be a solid choice at outfield in every format.

June 20, 2009

According to the Philadelphia Daily News, an MRI revealed that Raul Ibanez's groin injury is merely a strain and not something more sever.

Our View:

This is great news for the Phillies and Ibanez owners, as he is having one of the biggest fantasy seasons of any Major Leaguer. Barring any unforeseen setbacks, he should be ready to come off the DL when first eligible in early July. Owners can breath easy, as it looks like they have dodged a bullet here.

June 18, 2009

Phillies' beat writer David Murphy reported on his Twitter page that the Phillies have placed outfielder Raul Ibanez on the 15-day DL with a strained left groin. In a corresponding move, the team recalled John Mayberry.

Our View:

Big news out of Philly today, as it looks Ibanez is set to miss some time. Ibanez looked hampered by the injury during his last start, and the team obviously feels he will need some time to heal. We will update his status as more information becomes available, but you should prepare to be without for the next few weeks.

June 15, 2009

Raul Ibanez sat out for the first time in 222 games on Sunday with a sore Achilles tendon according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Our View:

So no, Ibanez's missed game had nothing to do with fatigue from denouncing bloggers all week. Luckily for his fantasy owners, he said he should be ready to go on Monday when the Phils play the Blue Jays.

June 13, 2009

Raul Ibanez went 1-for-5 with a solo homer off Daisuke Matsuzaka in Saturday's 11-6 loss to the Red Sox at Citizens Bank Park.

Our View:

Ibanez is now tied with Albert Pujols and Adrian Gonzalez for the MLB lead in homers with 22. 13 of his homers were hit away from home.

June 11, 2009

Raul Ibanez carried the Phillies in Thursday's 6-3 win at New York, as he went 1-for-5 with a three-run homer off reliever Ken Takahashi.

Our View:

Ibanez collected his 21st homer of the season, and trails only Adrian Gonzalez (22) for the MLB lead. Ibanez has four homers and 12 RBI over 10 games so far in June.

June 10, 2009

Raul Ibanez angrily responded Tuesday to speculation that he might be using performance enhancing drugs and said that "you can have my urine, my hair, my blood, my stool - anything you can test," according to ESPN.com. He also said he would give back every dime he had ever made were he to test positive.

Our View:

The 37-year-old Ibanez is having a phenomenal season in 2009 and is on pace to set career highs in home runs, average and RBIs.

June 9, 2009

Raul Ibanez went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Tuesday's 6-5 loss at New York.

Our View:

Ibanez has 20 homers for the season, which ranks second in the NL behind Adrian Gonzalez (22) of San Diego. He also leads the Phillies with 55 RBI, and continues to be among the top acquisitions of the offseason.

June 8, 2009

MLB.com reports that Raul Ibanez has moved into first place in All-Star voting among National League outfielders.

Our View:

Turns out the much maligned fans of Major League Baseball are paying attention after all. Ibanez is a legitimate triple crown candidate in 2009, as he is tied for first in the NL in RBIs (54), second in home runs (19) and ninth in average (.329). Still, he could potentially be a sell high candidate as his career numbers dictate that, even though he will continue to hit well, he will not continue to hit at his rate, especially at age 37.

June 4, 2009

Raul Ibanez went 1-for-4 with an RBI double in Thursday's 3-0 win at Los Angeles.

Our View:

Ibanez has racked up seven RBI over his last three games, and leads the defending champs with 53. He also leads the club with a .335 batting average and 19 homers.

June 3, 2009

Raul Ibanez had another great performance at the plate, as he went 3-for-5 with five RBI in Tuesday's 10-5 win at San Diego. He hit two home runs and a double for 10 total bases.

Our View:

Ibanez ended an eight-game skid without a homer, and now has 19 for the season, which ranks second in the majors behind Adrian Gonzalez (22). Ibanez reached 200 home runs for his career as well.

May 29, 2009

Raul Ibanez didn't homer on Friday, but he still went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI in the Phillies' 5-4 win over the Nationals.

Our View:

Ibanez has been a monster at the dish this season. He's now driven in 46 runners and has a whopping 17 homers to go with his .343 average. Not a bad replacment for Pat Burrell eh? He's loving the friendly confines in Philly and could be looking at a career high in home runs in 2009.

May 23, 2009

Raul Ibanez 1-for-4 with a solo home run against the Yankees on Saturday, making it four-straight days that he's went yard.

Our View:

Philadelphia's Pat Burrell replacement has been as productive as any hitter in the league so far this year and now has seven homers in his past eight games. While he's very capable of remaining a nice fantasy force all season long, keep in mind that he's reached 30 home runs just once in his lengthy career and has averaged 22 home runs the past two seasons despite receiving an average of over 600 at-bats. Clearly the new home in the hitter-friendly Citizens Bank Ballpark helps and 30-plus home runs should be expected at this point, but he still could make for a nice sell-high given his astronomical value at the moment.

May 23, 2009

Raul Ibanez will serve as the DH for tonight's game at the Yankees.

Our View:

He will bat fifth in the order against opposing starter Andy Pettitte. Ibanez should perform well in interleague play, as he was previously a member of the Mariners. He has homered in three straight games.

May 21, 2009

Raul Ibanez continued crushing the ball on Wednesday in the Phillies' 5-1 loss to the Reds. Ibanez went 1-for-4 with a home run, a run scored, and an RBI.

Our View:

Ibanez has been even better than the Phillies thought he would be when they signed him, and this lineup is really starting to look strong. With Ibanez added to Howard, Utley, and Rollins, the Phillies are looking like one of the better lineups in the league. They need to get their pitching figured out, but they should be considered a strong contender again this season.

May 18, 2009

Raul Ibanez has been named the NL Player of the Week, according to the Sports Network. He earned the weekly honor by leading the majors with 26 total bases. He launched four homers with an NL-high 12 RBI.

Our View:

Ibanez has proven to be a strong replacement for Pat Burrell in the Phillies' outfield. He is currently the league leader among left fielders with a .357 batting average.

May 16, 2009

Raul Ibanez hit his third home run of the day in helping the Phillies to a rain-shortened 7-5 win the the second game of their doubleheader against the Nationals. Ibanez was 2-for-3 in the second game with a home run, a run, and three RBI.

Our View:

Talk about having a day. Ibanez absolutely torched Nats' pitching today, and fantasy owners are reaping the rewards. Ibanez has been a stud all season, and he is finally performing in a lineup with some protection.

May 16, 2009

Raul Ibanez continued his torrid start to the season on Saturday by blasting two homers and driving in four in the Phillies 8-5 win over the Nationals. He was 3-for-5 on the day.

Our View:

Ibanez now has 12 homers and 32 RBI to go along with his .361 batting average, and looks incredibly comfortable in the heart of a very dangerous Phillies lineup. His surroundings in Philly are much more conducive to big fantasy stats and he has yet to disappoint. No longer the silent killer, Ibanez has to be all smiles this season.

May 15, 2009

Raul Ibanez had himself a four hit night on Friday in the Phillies' 10-6 win. Ibanez was 4-for-6 with three runs scored, two RBI, and a stolen base in the win.

Our View:

Ibanez has been everything Phillies' fans thought he would be this season. He is killing the ball, and he is a quality starter in all leagues. Owners should expect the solid numbers to continue from Ibanez all season.

May 2, 2009

Raul Ibanez went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Mets at Citizens Bank Park. He hit a single and a homer.

Our View:

Six of Ibanez's eight home runs have been swatted at launching pad Citizens Bank Park this season. He raised his season batting average to .360 following today's game.

April 28, 2009

Raul Ibanez kept up his torrid offensive outburst on Tuesday with a 2-for-3 performance and his second home run in two games.

Our View:

Ibanez shares the team lead in home runs with Chase Utley (seven) and they are looking like the new dynamic duo in Philly. He is off to a white hot start in his first season with his new team and looks to be enjoying the cozy confines of Philly's bandbox stadium.

April 27, 2009

Raul Ibanez went 3-for-5 with a grand slam, a double, four RBI and two runs scored as the Phillies beat the Nationals 13-11 on Monday.

Our View:

Ibanez is off to a very good start in Philadelphia as he is hitting .342/.402/.685 through his first 18 games. He has six home runs and is clearly enjoying the powerful lineup and hitters ballpark that he is now a part of. He had 23 home runs and 110 RBI last season with Seattle and could bypass both of those numbers in 2009.

April 19, 2009

Raul Ibanez hit a game-winning two-run home run off San Diego's Edwin Moreno in the ninth inning on Sunday, resulting in a 5-4 Phillies win.

Our View:

Ibanez was 2-for-4 on the day, boosting his average to .386 on the season, to go along with his fifth home run. He appears very comfortable positioned in the middle of Philadelphia's lineup and primed for a fine fantasy season in every category other than steals.

April 19, 2009

Raul Ibanez hit his fourth home run of the season on Saturday in a losing effort as the Phillies fell to the upstart Padres 8-5. He was 2-for-4 on the day.

Our View:

Ibanez has been a bright spot for the 4-6 Phillies. He's hitting .375 and is doing exactly what they expected of him when they signed him away from the Mariners.

April 17, 2009

Life in the NL seems to agree with Raul Ibanez. The outfielder went 3-for-3 with a triple, two walks, and two runs against the Padres on Friday night. He is hitting .361 on the season.

Our View:

Hitting behind Chase Utley and Ryan Howard is a pretty nice place to be. Ibanez will eventually settle into the .290 range, but fantasy owners should be enjoying the hot start.

April 8, 2009

Raul Ibanez hit his first home run of the season on Wednesday as the Phillies prevailed in a 12-11 hit parade. He was 2-for-3 with three RBI, three runs scored and two walks in the contest.

Our View:

Ibanez seems to quietly put up stellar numbers every season. He goes late in drafts and usually outperforms more than half of the people picked in front of him. Expect more of the same this year.

April 4, 2009

Raul Ibanez was 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, a run scored and two RBI as the Phillies lost to the Mariners 9-7 on Saturday.

Our View:

As long as he holds up, and he always seems to do just that, Ibanez should be in line for a strong first season with the Phillies. He is hitting .310 with 10 doubles this spring.

April 1, 2009

Raul Ibanez hit his first home run of the spring on Tuesday in a 2-for-5 effort. He drove in three runs in the game.

Our View:

Ibanez has been heating up and raised his spring average to .307 after getting off to a miserable start. The Phillies and fantasy owners are hoping he keeps up his consistent production. They will be expecting 20+ home runs and around 100 RBI. He's done it before, and the Phillies play in a band box, so we think he'll do it again.

March 29, 2009

Raul Ibanez went 3-for-4 in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Red Sox. All three of his knocks were singles.

Our View:

Ibanez raised his spring average to .290, but is yet to collect his first homer. Hopefully the 36-year-old vet will find his power stroke by opening day.

March 17, 2009

Raul Ibanez went 2-for-3 with a run scored in Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Reds. He hit a single and a double, his fifth of the spring.

Our View:

Ibanez averages 25 homers and 112 RBI over his last three seasons with Seattle, and that was while playing his home games at pitcher-friendly Safeco Field. He will now have a much better supporting cast, and will be playing at launching pad Citizens Bank Ballpark. He should be headed for a rock-solid 2009 campaign.

March 11, 2009

Raul Ibanez went 2-for-3 Wednesday with two RBI in a 12-10 loss to the Braves. He's now hitting .250 this spring.

Our View:

The man brought in to replace Pat Burrell needs to start picking it up a bit. Don't worry too much though. If history tells us anything, he's good for 20+ homers and triple digit RBI when it's all said and done.

February 28, 2009

Raul Ibanez had an ugly day on Saturday, going 0-for-3 while stranding three runners.

Our View:

Ibanez is only batting .200 so far this spring, but he still has five weeks to pick it up before real games start.

February 25, 2009

Raul Ibanez played well in his first big league spring training game with the Phillies, going 1-for-2 with an RBI.

Our View:

Ibanez has some big shoes to fill as he was brought in to replace Pat Burrell, who hit 33 home runs last year with 86 RBI. Ibanez is a much better hitter for average than Burrell, so he should at least have that working for him.

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