Yardbarker: Carlos Ruiz

World Series Game 6 Recap: Yankees 7, Phillies 3

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:52:02 -0500

What happened? The Yankees defeated the Phillies to win the World Series, 4-2. Who did what? Pedro Martinez (L, 0-2) allowed four runs on three hits in four innings. He walked two and struck out five. Ryan Howard went 1 for 4 with a homer (1) and two RBIs. Carlos Ruiz went 2 for 2 with a triple (1) and [...]

Ruiz Keeps Hitting

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:48:31 -0500

Carlos Ruiz triples with one out and scores on a Rollins sacrifice fly. He’s sluggin .706 for the series with four of his five hits going for extra bases. That’s all the Phillies get, however, as they cut the Yankees lead to 2-1 in the middle of the third.

We'll always have 2008, Phillies fans

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:03:00 -0500

I know you feel raw right now, Phillies fans. I know you are downtrodden that our team didn't win another World Series. Before you get too upset, however, you need to keep a little perspective. We still have 2008 and all the memories that went into winning that title. We still have Cole Hamels' mastery, Brad Lidge's perfection, Carlos Ruiz's big hits and Ryan Howard's homers. They still won it all in Harry Kalas' last year. We still have that banner waving in Citizens ...

Cliff Lee Is Mr. October

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:00:32 -0500

It is usually the hitters who become ingrained in our collective memory when it comes to post-season heroics. Cue montages of Reggie Jackson, Carlton Fisk, and Kirk Gibson. Even for the Phillies, Ryan Howard and Carlos Ruiz have been receiving most of the kudos for the deep run into the post-season. Captain Clutch this year, [...]

Today's Daily News Cover Story on the 'Red, Hot, and Sexy' Phillies

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:38:12 -0500

Here's the lede to today's cover story in the Philadelphia Daily News.IN THE LIVING room with the television on or in the dark corner of a seedy bar, women hope these men get to third base. They beg for them to reach home. And they scream their names while they're doing it. And then this: "We have the best-looking team in baseball. I mean damn, we look good on the field!" she said. "I watched the ALCS Sunday nigh...

Violated : Cultural Appropriation In Honor Of Carlos Ruiz

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:09:43 -0500

Given my own rooting interests in the upcoming World Series (ie., I’d like to see it canceled), I have to say I greatly prefer the original version of Kurt Vile’s video for “Freak Train”. That said, if the above clip can bring peace to the waring factions behind Chooch’s Chicos and the Chooch -Chooch Train [...]

Carlos Ruiz: Dodger Killer

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:42:37 -0500

More photos » by Tom Mihalek - AP Browse more photos » Much has been made about Carlos Ruiz's post-season heroics. When he was at bat last night, the stadium roared with cheers of "Choooooooch." He's becoming known as Senor Octubre. But, maybe it's just that he should be known as "Carlos Ruiz, Dodger Killer." Carlos Ruiz has been great in the post-season, but it hasn't b...

Señor Octubre Gets The Love

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:14:23 -0500

It's impossible to ignore the post-season contributions of one Carlos Ruiz, who prior to last season's magical run was often overlooked for his steadiness behind the plate. True, he had struggled at the plate for most of '08, but he was just one season removed from batting .259 and knocking in 54 runs. Some managers dream of that type of production at the bottom of the order.All he's done since that one lousy season is be clutch in the playoffs. Big hits, game winning hits...

Señor Octubre

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:06:16 -0500

Carlos Ruiz gained a new nickname with his post-season play. There’s even a hoodie you can purchase with Señor Octubre on the front! It took Ruiz a long time to make the majors; he’s 30 years old in his fourth season. He draws walks, hits doubles, and really shines in the post season with [...]

All aboard the Chooch-choo; Ruiz is Phillies' flavor of the month

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:21:26 -0500

The Carlos Ruiz(notes) Bandwagon makes a particular sound at Citizens Bank Park. Just train your ears to pick up the "Chooooooooooooooch" and hitch a ride with the Phillies' hottest postseason hitter.The 30-year-old Ruiz leads the Phillies in the playoffs with a .429 batting average, which contrasts his .246 career mark over three full seasons. The hits haven't been empty ones, either; his three-run homer was the key to victory in Game 1 of the NLCS. Overall, Ruiz has seven ...

El Senior Octubre

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:21:49 -0500

I remember back in spring training, sitting in the seats at the Phillies park in Clearwater and my buddy said to me, "I bet Carlos Ruiz hits .300 this year." Naturally, I thought the cheap beer or the priceless sunshine had gotten to his head and sure enough, Ruiz fell way short. As a matter of fact, he did well to hit .255 for the year, raising his average 36 points over the 2008 WFC campaign. But when you think about all a catcher has to take care of in a game -- he...

Choochtober and Other Photoshop Fun

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:55:07 -0500

Carlos Ruiz has been one of the brightest Phillies in October over the past two seasons. Many felt that his performance in the World Series warranted him consideration for Series MVP. While it was tough to argue with anything Cole Hamels did that series, Chooch has picked up where he left off last October and is batting .333 this post season with 3 RBIs. Thus, the advent of Choochtober. [more PhotoShop'n below] Thanks to reader Pat for sending in the Choochtober photoshop a...

Report: Ruiz flies home to have wrist checked

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:50:50 -0500

ESPN's Jayson Stark reports Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz departed Florida Wednesday morning to have his sprained left wrist examined by team doctor Michael Ciccotti. Ruiz injured the wrist Friday in Atlanta. General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. suggested the measure is precautionary and told Stark he doesn't consider the injury to be serious. Beerleaguer: Ruiz didn't make the cut in our earlier poll for team MVP, but if you asked me to list the most indispensable players - the ones they'd...

Today in Philly Sports History: Chico Ruiz Steals Home, 1964

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Whenever Phillies fans feel like developing a swelled head with the team's performance come late-September, one need only say the name "Chico Ruiz" to remind them how they should never take any late-season lead for granted. Ruiz was far from a baseball immortal--he only played sporadically throughout eight seasons as a utility player with the Cincinnati Reds, and hit a whopping total of two home runs in his 1255 career plate appearances (or one every 627.5 PAs--even make...

Carlos Ruiz… Above Average?

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:16:44 -0500

Don’t look now, but the Phillies’ starting catcher is actually hitting above the league average for his position! No, they didn’t hire Mike Lieberthal circa 2003; Carlos Ruiz is just having a damn fine offensive season. He has a .790 OPS, good for a 105 OPS+ in the National League. Most of his production has [...]