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New York Yankees: Raul Ibanez’s Crazy 2012 Postseason

Former New York Yankees slugger Raul Ibanez

At 40 years old, Raul Ibanez played like a youngster in 2012 for the Yankees.

Right before Spring Training in 2012, general manager Brian Cashman added outfield depth to the New York Yankees roster when he signed veteran Raul Ibanez to a one-year, $1.1 million contract. Coming off a season in 2011 where he had 37 doubles, 16 home runs and 83 RBI with the Philadelphia Phillies, it looked like a low-risk, high-reward signing.

Ibanez was not a starter to begin the season, but an injury to Brett Gardner opened the door to more playing time and he took advantage.