How the Mariners ended up with him:
Ibanez was drafted by the Mariners in the 36th round in the 1992 draft. The M’s called him up first in 1996, and he played intermittent MLB and AAA ball for them for 4 years. He was then signed by the Royals in 2001, and Seattle signed him again in 2003.
Why we miss him:
Ibanez is a valuable offensive player for the power he brings and his knack for driving in runs. He can hit for power, and he also does not strike out as often as sluggers usually do. He played 10 seasons for the Mariners, hitting 124 home runs as a Mariner. While he was a defensive liability with the Mariners, his powerful bat and veteran leadership made him a fan-favorite with M’s supporters.
Where he is now:
After the 2008 season, Ibanez joined Jamie Moyer and signed with the Phillies. He is having the best season of his career, with a .322/.380/.678 line, 22 home runs, and 59 RBIs. This is a remarkable jump in production by the 37 year old, and it has landed him a spot in the All-Star Game. He has also avoided speculation of steroid use with proactive tactics that other major league sluggers should emulate.
Previous:
No.4-Jamie MoyerNo.5-Adam Jones
No.6-Omar Vizquel
No.7-Jose Guillen
No.8-Mike Cameron
No.9-Carlos Guillen
No.10-Randy Winn
Photo Source: [allaroundphilly]
Original Story:
http://www.seatownsports.net/2009/07/...
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