I know this wasn't directed at me, but I'll chime in.
With the change of LF from Burrell to Ibanez, the Phillies made a bad move. For one, Burrell's biggest weakness (fielding) wasn't really corrected. Ibanez is terrible in the field. Maybe not as bad as Burrell, but close.
They should have offered Burrell arbitration, and if he accepted they would have had him for about 1/15 (two draft picks if he doesn't). Burrell is five years younger than Ibanez, and the Phils have Ibanez through his age 38 season as opposed to Burrell in his age 32 season. Considering the two have posted very similar numbers recently, why wouldn't you take the smaller commitment and almost certain .870+ OPS over the larger commitment and almost guaranteed decline?