Phillies Unlikely To Bench Ibanez

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After a great first season with the Phillies in 2009, outfielder Raul Ibanez has struggled mightily this year.

Ibanez, in the second year of a three-year deal, is hitting .221/.341/.338 in 21 games.

However, he'll likely stick in the lineup because Philadelphia doesn't have a better option.

Ben Francisco isn't hitting well, Dewayne Wise isn't a long-term answer and top prospect Domonic Brown isn't quite ready yet.

Via ESPN

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