The Phillies have locked up catcher Carlos Ruiz for three years with a deal worth a total of $9 million dollars.
Ruiz is invaluable to the Phils for the way he’s able to handle the pitchers, he’s great behind the plate when blocking pitches in the dirt and he’s got a great arm.
Ruiz allows guys like Brad Lidge to throw their sinker in the dirt without fear of throwing a wild pitch.
The Phils catcher has also been able come up with some big hits when they were needed.
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