The Philadelphia Phillies, fresh off their World Series title, sign Raúl Ibáñez for $31.5 million over three years. The veteran slugger had 43 doubles and 110 RBI in 2007 and will replace Pat Burrell in left field.

 

On ,December 16 2008 — The Philadelphia Phillies, fresh off their World Series title, sign Raúl Ibáñez for $31.5 million over three years. The veteran slugger had 43 doubles and 110 RBI in 2007 and will replace Pat Burrell in left field.

 


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