Ibanez /Matsui Rumors of Raul Ibanez donning the pinstripes were hot and heavy yesterday. I talked about him about a week ago. The upshot: defense-free player who is 40, hit .228/.292/.352 away from Philadelphia’s cozy ballpark over the last two years. Maybe he can take advantage of the Yankee Stadium ...

Rumors are being nosed about that the Yankees are looking hard at Bill Hall and have thought about old man Raul Ibanez for their open designated hitter position. Raul Ibanez is likely past his sell-by date. (AP) Let’s start with the former. It’s good that the Yankees are looking for a utility player ...