Carlos Ruiz

I have some really cool memories here in Philly, and I thank you for the support. These are great fans, and I think when you play hard and when you do your best to win, they appreciate that. It was fun to be part of this organization and play for this city. I really enjoyed the time I was here. ”

I always say that I think my job is behind home plate, call a good game, play some good defense, and also, I know I was not a power hitter. ”

I think my goal is to play every day because I believe that I can still play every day. ”

I was always taught that a catcher has to be the brains of the team. ”

Now, every organization has to have a translator for the Hispanics on the teams, and that helps a lot. ”

You know a guy. You know what's their best pitch. But catching it - that's different. ”

I really love Philadelphia and all of the fans, my teammates, the front office, the organization, everybody. I know I'm going to miss them. I really appreciate everything we did together. On the other side, I am happy because I have a chance to go to the playoffs. Another opportunity, maybe, to go to the World Series. ”

As a kid, baseball was always my passion. ”

I love baseball. I love my city, Philadelphia and Panama. I want to do my best and show everybody... I'll do my best. ”

Life is like school. You aren't going to be born knowing what to do in every situation. You learn little by little. ”