Mailbag: Where should Ibanez play?

Beat reporter Jim Street answers Mariners fans' questions MLB Headlines While the elite Major League teams in 2008 play on into October, the Mariners organization is licking its wounds following a 101-loss season and trying to make all the right moves to get the team back into playoff contention as quickly as possible. Questions are plentiful, and that's why we're here -- to answer any question you might have. So fire away and send them in. Assuming that the Mariners spend the money to hold onto Raul Ibanez for another season, what are the odds of him moving to a designated-hitter role, or even playing first base? As much as I love having his bat in the lineup, it seems like the club could use someone with better speed and a better arm in left. -- Aaron L., Castle Rock, Wash. It would take more than "another season" for the... [read full story]                    

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