CARLOS RUIZ RUMORS & GOSSIP

Lovin’ the Longball: Ruiz ties it, Rollins helps cap win

Carlos Ruiz and Brian Schneider celebrate Ruiz' game-tying home run in the seventh inning of the Phillies' 10-6 win over the Mets. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) For Cliff Lee, the bad luck continues. But for the Phillies, failing in a situation once meant taking another crack at it later. The second time around, they delivered the run they needed. The next time, they put...
Via Phillies Network  |  19 hours ago

Carlos Ruiz Returns from the Dead to Homer for Phillies, Take Down Mets

The Phillies had one more game in Flushing (like "flushing a toilet"), New York at Citi Field and the series was at stake.  Dillon Gee went up against Cliff Lee who can't buy a win for the Phillies. Well, Cliff Lee did not win again.  The 1st inning was a little rocky for Lee, giving up a run to the Mets, but former Met Ty Wigginton answered with a home...
Via Philliedelphia  |  20 hours ago

Philadelphia Phillies storyline: Wrinkles on the diamond

Carlos Ruiz of the Philadelphia Phillies healed for a few days before being penciled into the cleanup spot tonight. Nobody expected his March madness to continue, but he has been stopped occasionally by a banged-up body. How long will he thrive? Who else is still riding high? TAL'S HANDY CAPS CAP-SIZE HINDSIGHT Penthouse Occupancy for the 6-3 outcome:  1 The Chrystal Champagne...
Via isportsweb.com  |  1 day ago

Carlos Ruiz Available for Phillies; Roy Halladay Appears DL-Bound

Well isn't this just freakin' swell? It is being reported that Roy Halladay could be placed on the DL later on today and Erik Kratz has taken his roster spot. Carlos Ruiz is available for tonight so it seems likely that Doc will be headed to the DL with right shoulder soreness.  Sounds like we were on the right track with this one.  Halladay left Sunday'...
Via Philliedelphia  |  2 days ago

Are Phillies Carlos Ruiz or Roy Halladay Headed to DL? Erik Kratz Scratched from AAA Game

Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz was a late scratch before the Phillies Memorial Day 1:00 p.m. game in New York at Citi Field.  He was said to be "day to day" at the time. But, the AAA Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs played a night game and pulled from the original lineup was Iron Pigs catcher Erik Kratz.  Here are two sobering possibilities: 1) Carlos Ruiz is headed...
Via Philliedelphia  |  2 days ago

All Aboard the Chooch Train: Catcher filling in as MVP in career year

Carlos Ruiz is among the league-leaders for catchers in each major offensive category. (Phillies Network/Kevin Durso) Each one of the Phillies’ three wins in St. Louis has been one that shows this year’s team has character after all. Despite the struggles that came in the early season, one player has shined throughout the entire season. One of those character wins was...
Via Phillies Network  |  4 days ago

The @MLB Twitter Account Offends Many With Phillies Carlos Ruiz Tweet

Last night, Carlos Ruiz caught the Freddy Galvis relay through and held onto the ball as Yadier Molina barrelled down upon him in the 8th inning. Whoever was running the @MLB Twitter account apparently was impressed but managed to offend a bunch of people with their tweet that followed: Why is it offensive?  Here are some possible ways, indicative of these replies: 1...
Via Philliedelphia  |  5 days ago

Carlos Ruiz Steps Into the Spotlight for the Phillies

Carlos Ruiz is batting .366 so far this season with 7 HRs and 29 RBI. Getting a shot at the cleanup spot in the lineup may provide Ruiz an opportunity to show the rest of MLB what Philly fans have known all along. Carlos Ruiz has always been loved in the city of Philadelphia. A lot of that has to do with Panamanian’s ability to exceed expectations which is aided by the fact...
Via Philly Sports World  |  6 days ago

Should the Philadelphia Phillies Extend Carlos Ruiz?

It’s well-known that both Cole Hamels and Shane Victorino hit free agency following the 2012 season, but technically, so does Carlos Ruiz. Ruiz finishes up a three-year, $8.85 million contract although there is a $5 million team option for 2013 that the Philadelphia Phillies will absolutely pick up. Ruiz has been arguably the best overall player on the Phillies this season, and...
Via Rant Sports  |  6 days ago

Wikipedia Appears to Side With Ruiz on Ejection

In last night’s 5-2 loss to the Nationals, Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz was thrown out by umpire Gary Cederstrom in the 3rd inning for looking at him. According to reporter Jim Salisbury, Ruiz did not cuss, yell or even say anything offensive. Manager Charlie Manuel stated, “[Ruiz] said he just told the umpire, ‘That was a strike,’ and when he looked up at him he threw him...
Via MyTeamRivals.com  |  8 days ago
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