Thursday, March 22, 2007

Ibanez having phenomenal spring

Mariners LF Raul Ibanez went 2-for-3 with two runs, one walk and a double during Thursday's spring game against the White Sox. He is now 15-for-37 (.405) with nine runs, four doubles, four homers and 11 RBI through 13 spring games.

Ibanez is coming off a career year in which he hit 33 homers and drove in 123 RBI. It is a little known fact that Ibanez is one of the most durable players in the league, missing just three games the past two seasons. While 2006 marked the best year of Ibanez's career, it is hard to believe he will be able to improve on those numbers as he will turn 35 in-season. Still, consider him among the top 50 Fantasy outfielders on Draft Day.
Source: CBS SportsLine.com