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Raul Ibanez ‘thankful’ for Phillies fans, city’s intensity

Nearly one decade has passed since left fielder Raul Ibanez last donned red pinstripes for the Philadelphia Phillies.

Across three seasons, replacing Pat Burrell following the 2008 World Series championship and through the 2011 postseason run, the 2009 All-Star slashed .264/.329/.469 with 100 doubles, 70 home runs and 260 RBI spanning 1,776 plate appearances.

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Fast-forward to 2020, Ibanez works for the Los Angeles Dodgers organization as special assistant to the general manager. And, while his profession has him on the west coast, his heart still lies at the opposite side of the country — particularly, Philadelphia.