RAUL IBANEZ NEWS
Game of Inches
October 29, 2009 by
Baseball Musings
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Raul Ibanez doubles down the leftfield line with two out in the top of the second, the first hit of the game. The ball landed on the outside half of the foul line and bounced into the stands. It wasn’t a great swing, but it worked.
Matt Stairs then goes the other way and [...]
Raul Ibanez debacle: blame the Philly Inquirer, not blogger Jerod Morris
If you're not caught up on the latest episode of MEDIA WARS, here's the synopsis: Jerod Morris of Midwest Sports Fans wrote a blog post saying he didn't think Raul Ibanez was using steroids, but that it was reasonable if some people speculated about it. John Gonzalez then...
Raul Ibanez Will Give You His Stool
June 10, 2009 by
We Should Be GM's
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You probably saw the story on ESPN.com. If not, you can go here and read it.In summary, a blogger suggested that Ibanez's monster year will "immediately generate suspicion" for PED's. Ibanez took umbrage. Some select quotes from Raaaauuuul:"I'll come after...
Commentary: Raul Ibanez vs. Blogger
Is Raul Ibanez on steroids?That is the question that many fans have quietly wondered to themselves, hoping that the answer would be negative. The truth is we will never know for sure unless a test is made public. Under the current drug testing policy in baseball there is no reason...
Philadelphia Phillies at the Quarter Pole: A 41-Game Review
May 24, 2009 by
EaglesBlog.net
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The Philadelphia Phillies are a quarter of the way through their
defense of their World Series championship. Thus far, through the
accolades and mourning, this Phillies team has proven to be as strong
as the team that brought home the title in 2008.
Offensively, an already strong...
Raul Ibanez and the Juice: Another Look at the Numbers
June 12, 2009 by
The Good Phight
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With the Phillies playing the Dodgers and the Mets over the past seven games and the Red Sox on deck, you'd think that all the talk this week would be...
Offseason Business
22 days ago by
We Should Be GM's
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Under Contract:1. Cliff Lee- $9M2. Greg Dobbs- $1.35M3. Ryan Howard- $19M4. Jimmy Rollins- $7.5M5. Chase Utley- $15M6. Raul Ibanez- $11.5M7. Jayson Werth- $7M8. Cole Hamels- $6.65M9. JC Romero- $4M10. Brad Lidge- $11.5M11. Jamie Moyer- $8M12. Ryan Madson- $4.5MTotal= $105M for only...
Ibanez and Ruiz Power Phillies Past Dodgers
October 15, 2009 by
Knuckle Curve
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Thanks to three-run homers by both Raul Ibanez and Carlos Ruiz, the Philadelphia Phillies have taken a 1-0 lead in the NLCS. The Los Angeles Dodgers appeared to be rallying toward a win but they fell short and lost by a final count of 8-6.
After James Loney hit a solo shot in the second...
Raul Ibanez gets a taste of the World Series
October 22, 2009 by
Seattle Times
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Raul Ibanez has waited a long time for a trip to the World Series and now he has it. We'll know soon enough whether his Philadelphia Phillies will be facing the New York Yankees, but I've got to say, that would be the best possible matchup.
Of all the NL teams, the Phillies...
Anyone concerned about Raul Ibanez?
The fascination with Cliff Lee and the continuing Pedro Martinez Experiment and the Jamie Moyer relocation to the bullpen has helped to mask a concern I am starting to have. Raul Ibanez, an early lock for the National League MVP has been kind of quiet lately and has started to become...
Raul Ibanez Responds To Steroid Allegations On a Blog
June 10, 2009 by
Foul Balls
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When the Phillies signed Raul Ibanez to a three-year $30 million deal this past offseason there were quite a few people skeptical of giving a then 36-year old (Raul turned 37 last week) outfielder $10 million for three years. Especially when we all saw how much other free agent outfielders...
Raul Ibanez Deserves to Be an All Star
While we can appreciate the tongue-in-cheek nature of the VoteForManny campaign circling the web, we think legitimate effort should be put into making the Phillies MVP to date and one of the hottest players in the league this season a voted-in all star.Ibanez currently leads the majors...
Caption Contest: Raul “Affliction” Ibanez
June 16, 2009 by
Bugs & Cranks
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Normally, you’d think that a Phillies mark like Meech (from The Fightins’) and I would only get along during the offseason. But every now and then, he posts something that reminds me why we’re friends. Which is why I’m blatantly stealing this photo of Raul...
Odds And Ends: Ibanez, Escalona, Werth, Romero
May 18, 2009 by
Phillies Nation
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A few notes on this off day:
Triple Crown update: Raul Ibanez is hitting .357 (5th, NL) with 13 HR (2nd, NL) and 35 RBI (2nd, NL). His 1.139 OPS leads the National League.
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Phillies clinch NL East title
October 01, 2009 by
Scores Report
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With their 10-3 win over the Astros on Wednesday night, the Phillies clinched their third straight division title. Raul Ibanez went 1 for 2 with a two-run homer, two runs scored and three RBI in the victory.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer:
On the third time around, the familiar white...
Why I Have Faith in Amaro
July 23, 2009 by
Crashburn Alley
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The title may come as a shock to you as I was constantly deriding GM Ruben Amaro during the off-season, particularly when he signed Raul Ibanez to a three-year contract. But I actually have faith in him as the trading deadline approaches and the race for Roy Halladay heads into the...
Major League Baseball Hates You
October 06, 2009 by
We Should Be GM's
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I probably watched about 120 Phillies games this year. I missed a few due to work or vacation or hangovers but even some of those that I didn’t watch I followed on radio or the internet. And I know that there are some of you out there who got pretty close to seeing all 162. Congratulations...
No PED's here: Ibanez's homer leads Phillies to victory
June 11, 2009 by
All Things Philly Sports
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(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)Couldn't have picked a better guy to be the hero for the Phillies tonight. Raul Ibanez, who had his name smeared by some blogger earlier in the week, was the perfect choice to lead the Phillies to a victory over the Mets. Ibanez broke a 3-3 tie in the top...
The one where I pile on
June 13, 2009 by
Sharapova's Thigh
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Still on the Raul Ibanez debacle. Jon Heyman on the post:As the accusatory blogger pointed out while trying to spark an intellectual discussion about whether Ibanez was cheating (he tired, but missed the mark because he speculated for 1,000 words without providing a shred of real evidence...
Jay Mariotti’s Irresponsible Pujols Article
July 14, 2009 by
Bootlegger Sports
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The fervor over a sports blogger's post about Raul Ibanez and possible steroid use is just now dying down and yet columnist Jay Mariotti continues...
Not to Partake in Raul Ibanez Overkill …
June 11, 2009 by
The Big Lead
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Raul Ibanez: First, Duffy: “Speculation about steroid usage is not baseless, because we know these players exist. It is unfair for Raul Ibanez to face steroid speculation. That speculation was created, not from wanton individuals, but from a climate fostered by the players themselves...
The Article Behind Raul Ibanez's Righteous Indignation
June 10, 2009 by
Lookout Landing
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Let's take a look at it, shall we? Here we have an author attempting to explain why Ibanez got off to such a torrid start. Things he considers and/or investigates:
Recent track record
Safeco and Citizens Bank park factors
Road stadium park factors
Quality of opposition...
Ibanez is Pissed!
June 10, 2009 by
We Should Be GM's
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Raul Ibanez is pissed! Why? Some a-hole blogger speculates that his breakout season at the old age of 37 has something to do with PEDs (Performance Enhancing Drugs). From Raul, "I'll come after people who defame or slander me. It's pathetic and disgusting. There should...
Beerleaguer for breakfast: The return of the kings
October 13, 2009 by
Beerleaguer
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Drawing comparisons to the classic 1980 NLCS with the Astros, the Phillies showcased their trademark resiliency, and wrote the script for one of the most exhilarating acts in club history, in taking another step toward repeating as champions. A colleague and neutral observer notedthe...
Ibanez’s Fast Start
June 09, 2009 by
Baseball Musings
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This post at Midwest Sports Fans is called a cheap shot by John Gonzalez at Philly.com. Midwest responded to someone in his fantasy league who thought Raul Ibanez was using performance enhancers. JRod responds with a pretty thorough look at the park factors influencing Ibanez, but...
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