RAUL IBANEZ NEWS
Breaking news: Ibanez heads to DL with groin strain
June 18, 2009 by
Beerleaguer
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Shocking news this morning. The Phillies Twitterazzi reports that Raul Ibanez is headed to the disabled list with a strained left groin. Outfielder John Mayberry Jr. has been summoned from Triple-A and will start in right field today, with Jayson Werth sliding over to left. Ibanez...
Jrue Holiday, Legitimate Double-Threat, Throws Out First Pitch at Phillies Game
Fulfilling a quintessential step for newcomers, Sixers first round pick Jrue Holiday visited Citizens Bank Park on Thursday to throw out the first pitch at the Phillies-Padres game. He took a few cuts in the cages first, then sought the advice of sages like Raul Ibanez and Ryan Howard...
July 29 Game Recap: Diamondbacks 4, Phillies 0
July 29, 2009 by
The Fightins
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What happened?
The Phillies’ bats were silenced as the Phillies failed to sweep the Diamondbacks for just their sixth loss this month.
Who did what?
J.A. Happ (L, 7-2) gave up two runs on three hits in six innings. He walked two and struck out five.
Raul Ibanez went 2 for 3 with...
Phillies extend streak to nine, crush Cubbies 10-1
July 20, 2009 by
Beerleaguer
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Behind another quality start by Rodrigo Lopez, the Phils piled on the Cubs, including homers by Raul Ibanez, Carlos Ruiz and Ryan Howard, running their win streak to nine, their once-horrible home record to .500 and their overall mark, which stood just two games over .500 on July 3...
I Know It Was You, Pat the Bat
OK, so it wasn't exactly Fredo betraying Michael... In fact, I gotta admit I'd rather have it be Pat Burrell doing in the Phillies than any of his new teammates. It's hard to see the guy who led our victory parade struggling with his new team, even while his replacement—Raul...
Chasing Henderson: Howard’s Ninth Career Steal Scores A Run
September 17, 2009 by
The Fightins
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9 down. 1,397 to go.
It sure didn’t take long for the game-changing speed of Ryan Howard to make an impact last night. In the first inning of a scoreless game vs. the Nats, following back-to-back 2-out singles by Chase Utley and Ryan Howard, Raul Ibanez stepped to the plate...
The one where people over-react
June 10, 2009 by
Sharapova's Thigh
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I'm sure that anyone who has been around the sports world today has heard about the Raul Ibanez steroid "controversy" that has broken out. If you missed the original article, I implore you to read it here. It's well researched. It's not accusatory (which leads...
Saturday: Offensive wrecking crew, by the numbers
May 26, 2009 by
Beerleaguer
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Anyone who predicted an insane amount of hitting by the Phillies this season (e.g. Beerleaguer) is looking pretty sharp right now. Here's the tale of the tape, listing all the National League categories the Phillies lead. Remember they've played fewer games than any team besides...
Phils Drop Game 2, Series Heads to CBP Split at 1-1
Sorry, it seems comments are still not available. Nothing we can do about it but wait... Before the first pitch of the World Series was thrown, we all said we'd take a split in New York. After winning game 1 and hanging in there for a close game 2, there's still a little disappointment...
Groin strain lands Phils' Ibanez on 15-day DL
June 18, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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Phillies left fielder Raul Ibanez has gone on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left groin.
John Mayberry Jr. was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday to take Ibanez's roster spot. Ibanez is batting .312 with 22 homers and 59 RBIs, ranking second in the NL...
PED Speculation Is Making Everyone Crazy
June 11, 2009 by
Awful Announcing
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Everyone is adding their two cents when it comes to this whole Raul Ibanez steroid speculation story, and some people seem to be forgetting their own words from a few years ago. One of those people is SI writer, Jon Heyman, who called unfounded PED speculation garbage, but apparently...
Phillies take Game 1 of NLCS
October 16, 2009 by
Scores Report
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Carlos Ruiz and Raul Ibanez hit three-run homers as the Phillies beat the Dodgers 8-6 in Game 1 of the NLCS on Thursday. Ryan Howard also hit a two-run double and closer Brad Lidge pitched a scoreless ninth to protect a two-run lead.
Since the NLCS moved to a seven-game format in...
Odds And Ends: Sosa, Harper, Pedro, Ibanez
June 16, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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Links for Tuesday evening...
Michael S. Schmidt of the New York Times reports that lawyers with knowledge of MLB's 2003 drug tests say Sammy Sosa tested positive for PEDs that year. Not our domain here at MLBTR, but easily the biggest baseball story of the day.
Tom...
Why You Should Think About Brandon Wood Every Time You Watch the Phillies
28 days ago by
Halos Heaven
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Do you feel like Brandon Wood has never been given his shot, that Mike Scioscia has kept him down far longer than any good prospect should rot in the minors? Conversely, do you think that the mere fact that Wood is going into his age-25 year without having earned a spot is telling...
Hot Stove Stud of the Week - Raul Ibanez
May 04, 2009 by
Hot Stove Philly
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While it might be somewhat overkill, giving outfielder Raul Ibanez both HSP Player of the Month and Stud of the Week in the same week, the way Ibanez has performed the past week, there’s no one more deserving.
Ibanez went 9 for 18 (.500), with three home runs and nine RBI’...
High Scoring Night?
October 11, 2009 by
Baseball Musings
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The Phillies just took a 4-3 in the top of the fourth inning on a bases loaded walk to Raul Ibanez and a two-out single by Carlos Ruiz. Charlie Manuel pulls J.A. Happ for a pinch hitter. Happ gave up five hits and two walks in three innings work so he wasn’t exactly [...]
Phils' Ibanez nears return, goes 0 for 2 in rehab start
July 06, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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All-Star left fielder Raul Ibanez moved closer to returning to the Phillies, going hitless in two at-bats in his first rehab start with Double-A Reading on Monday.
Steroids, blogging, and baseball
June 12, 2009 by
Fire Brand American League
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For those of you who haven't heard, there's been a buzz around baseball media circles over the past week after Jerod Morris of Midwestsportsfans.com wrote the following article regarding the hot start of Raul Ibanez in Philadelphia. "In fact, the 37-year old Ibanez has...
In Baseball, It’s Reasonable To Be Suspicious
June 12, 2009 by
The Herd's Word
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So if it’s irresponsible for the media to speculate Raul Ibanez’s Ruthian home run numbers, what was it called when baseball’s print media ignored the biggest sports scandal in a century?
Now, the everyday fan who blogs is blasted for speculation. Not only by the...
Ibanez Progresses in Lehigh Valley
July 07, 2009 by
Phillies Nation
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Today, Raul Ibanez rehabbed with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. He played seven innings in his second rehab assignment. Ibanez went 1-for-2 with a walk and run scored.
His groin was tested by making plays in left field and sliding into second base. Ibanez said he felt fine.
As of now...
Ibanez Plans on Playing Tomorrow
July 09, 2009 by
Phillies Nation
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Comcast Sportsnet reports that Raul Ibanez went 1-for-3 (doubled) in a rehab start with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. Ibanez drove in two runs and walked twice. Ibanez plans on playing tomorrow against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Rehab Delayed Third Straight Day for Ibanez
July 03, 2009 by
Phillies Nation
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Raul Ibanez’s rehab assignment was delayed for the third day in a row. Ibanez was eligible to come off the disabled list today, however it is uncertain when he will return.
Ibanez says he feels “way better,” but there is still a little discomfort. A rehab appearance...
Beer nuts: Ibanez adding big and little things
April 20, 2009 by
Beerleaguer
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Besides walk-off homers, beat writer Scott Lauber notes that new left fielder Raul Ibanez has made his presence felt in other ways. Writes Lauber: “What has impressed me about Ibanez are the little things. He has played relatively well in left field. He runs the bases well (not fast...
The Debate Shifts: Who Is the Freaky Guy on the Left?
June 11, 2009 by
Midwest Sports
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As the 24-48 hour sports news cycle chews up and spits out the Raul Ibanez story that I've unexpectly found myself at the center of this week, the debate is now shifting to far more important topics that whether speculating about individual players being on steroids is valid or...
Ibanez Pushed Back Again
July 02, 2009 by
Phillies Nation
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Yesterday, Raul Ibanez was scheduled to make a rehab appearance in Reading. The Phillies said Ibanez had no setbacks, but his rehab start was pushed back to today. The rehab start will have to wait one more day as it was once again pushed back a day.
Ibanez has a workout today...
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