"After three years of service to the Phillies, Raul Ibanez now finds himself outside of the organization's future plans. In fact, at present, he doesn't appear to be in immediate plans of any club.

The 39-year-old Ibanez -- whose career earnings top the $59 million mark -- remains on the free agent market, hoping to catch on with anyone who might still have use for his services.

According to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick, Ibanez is just one of many "high-profile bats" who will have to be patient this off-season, as team's weigh their options against younger, presumably cheaper talent."