The Yankees agreed to pay Raul Ibanez $1.1 million to serve as their left-handed designated hitter. I’m not sure why the Yankees are spending money here. Ibanez’s power fell off against right-handed pitchers in 2010, and his OBP against righties fell off last season. I’m skeptical Raul will do much to make this a championship club.
I mean no disrespect to Raul Ibanez, but why not Johnny Damon? Was this a money decision?