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Burrell signed with the Rays this past winter and Philadelphia inked Ibanez to a lucrative deal. "There were less balls falling in the outfield [compared to when Burrell was there], so that meant teams were getting [fewer] extra outs on balls that should have been outs," Rollins told the New York Post. "[With Ibanez instead of Burrell], I got a little rest not having to go out there and catch as many fly balls." |
Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins is happy to have Raul Ibanez in left field over Pat Burrell.