The Raul Ibanez signing was questionable even when we thought he was going to be an exclusive DH. On Sunday, we learned that Girardi plans to use Ibanez in the field, moving this deal completely into the realm of stupidity.
Excluding Ibanez, the Yankees have four outfielders who are capable defensively (to varying degrees), making his appearance out there even more confusing. Just how bad is Ibanez in the field?
Last year, he posted the worst UZR of any outfielder in baseball at -18.9.
Over the past three seasons, Ibanez’s UZR of -21.1 is 7th-worst among all ML OFs. He also ranks in the bottom 10 of outfielders according to both Total Zone and the Fangraphs’ Fan Scouting Report over that same span.
At one time, his bat might have been able to counter this atrocious defense, but Ibanez is clearly showing his age, having a steady decline in wOBA over the past three seasons: .379 to .341 to a backup infielder worthy .306 last season. That last figure, coupled with his defense, led to a -1.3 WAR — good for worst in the majors in 2011. In other words, largely because of his defense, Ibanez was arguably the worst full-time player in baseball last season.
If Ibanez is used exclusively as a lefty DH option and can rebound from last season’s pedestrian .747 OPS versus RHP, then this signing could provide some value. However, if Girardi continues to use him in the field, Ibanez will provide zero to negative value. He has no place anywhere on the field if he’s not wearing a helmet.
19 Comments
Jim Leyritz's Cellmate April 10, 2012 10:44
There’s no way even the clipboard lists this as a good idea. It’s bad enough seeing Gardner on the bench in lieu of Jones whenever there’s a lefty on the mound, but Ibañez? That’s just retarded.
Ritardi Losses:2 April 10, 2012 11:10
I will continue pulling this bullshit every night until there is justice for Trayvon
Neighborhood watch April 10, 2012 12:12
Come to my neighborhood darky and I’ll show you justice.
Mika Asxia April 10, 2012 13:44
Come to my apartment (aka my mom’s basement) and I’ll show you my “small sample size”
BEXY April 12, 2012 14:45
LET ME MAKE YOU A BURRITO
Raul Ibañez April 10, 2012 11:40
I don’t need a helmet, I need a mask! Or a paper bag over my head. You see that face? Can you say uuuuu-gly!
CJ April 10, 2012 12:37
What’s amazing is that Girardi put him in RF. I think I read he hadn’t played in that positions since 2005.
R2-D2 April 10, 2012 12:55
after signing Ibanez Cashman needs a helmet too and a reserved seat on the shortbus, sitting next to him should be Ritardi for playing him in RF no helmet necessary
Girardi sympathizes with his fellow senior citizens. April 10, 2012 13:32
Speaking of pedestrian, Ibanez needs to park his walker in a handicapped zone.
Mitt Romney April 10, 2012 15:27
I would love to fire this guy.
Donald Trump April 13, 2012 03:34
I already did
benchwarmer April 11, 2012 00:40
He once played with Ken Griffey Jr. That’s gotta count for something.
Duh April 11, 2012 09:16
C’mon … when are all the idiots going to comment about what a horrible post this is, now that he has a game winning hit? I know you are out there …
Raul Ibanez April 12, 2012 03:25
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Joe Páwlikowski April 12, 2012 14:44
The boyfriend tosses a salad like Raul fields. Messy. :)
Still missing Jesus April 17, 2012 13:11
Maybe we could have put Montero in the outfield.
Gawd I miss him.
Hey, I got an idea! Let’s do a do over! Every GM should get one mulligan. Bring him back!
Of course our one mulligan probably would have been used up on either the guy who beat us last night (4/16) or Kei Igawa.
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