Article: Raburn gets chance to play center field.

Byline: Maureen Fulton

Aug. 28--During the Mud Hens' blowout losses the past few days, Ryan Raburn has gotten an opportunity to try something he's been working on in practice -- center field. Raburn moved to left field this season from second base. Having a good year offensively, batting .276 with 19 home runs and 75 RBIs, Raburn's goal is to become more versatile defensively. "If he can play center, it greatly enhances his value," Hens manager Larry Parrish said. "Our job here is to try to give a guy the best chance to play at the major league level." Raburn said he occasionally played center field his freshman year of college.

He moved ...

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