Raul
December 12, 2008So much for C.C. going to the Yanks…here’s my choice for the best free agent signing of the off-season thus far. Raul Ibanez to the Phillies. I had a feeling that he would end up back with Pat Gillick (still in Philly as a consultant). Now Philidelphia officially has my favorite outfield…Ibanez, the flyin Hawaiian, and Werth.
Let me tell you something, Raul can flat out hit. He’s a low mileage 36ish (no roids, not a partier, etc), plays super hard, he’s funny, and he’s got great clubhouse presence. He might just mess around and contend for the triple crown over there. In that park, and with that lineup around him, he’ll hit 30+ bombs, over .300 and over 100RBI. The only negative is that he’ll be playing in a different league, and that’s always a challenge. Oh yeah, there is one other negative, he didn’t sign with the Angels so I won’t get to watch him everyday. Congrats Raul, you deserve it…now you can finally run out and get that yacht you wanted!
How well are he and Charlie the MANuel gonna get along?! You nailed it Maynerd; with this signing I may pick them to repeat.
If you can’t get along with Raul, there’s something wrong with you.
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