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Platooning Raul
By Kyle Scott
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No, that's not the name of an independent film about a Central American boy and his struggles to assimilate into a tribe of tradesmen- it's about the Phillies' left-field situation.
Ibanez has hit well of late (over .300 in July), but that still doesn't solve for his .209 average against lefties. Today will be the ninth time in the last 10 games that Ben Francisco has started against a left-handed pitcher.
Charlie Manuel won't call it a "platoon", but you can call a stripper a dancer too and it doesn't change anything.
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.