Ruiz's boot coming off; Phillies expect him to play again in 2012
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Ruiz's boot coming off; Phillies expect him to play again in 2012
Matt Gelb, Inquirer Staff Writer
MILWAUKEE — Carlos Ruiz's career season was interrupted by a partial tear in his left foot, but there are signs he will return before 2012 is over.
Doctors have cleared Ruiz to no longer walk with the assistance of a boot starting Monday. He will then begin weight-bearing exercises.
"We expect him to play again this season," assistant general manager Scott Proefrock said.
When Ruiz was placed on the disabled list Aug. 4, the Phillies estimated a four- to six-week recovery time. Proefrock could not say if that has changed. Should Ruiz miss the maximum time estimated, it would leave only two weeks of games remaining in the season. Still, the Phillies intend on him playing.
Ruiz, while visiting Panama's team at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, told reporters he expects to play in early September.
He was hitting .335 with a .959 OPS before being disabled. The 33-year-old catcher started complaining of foot pain in mid July, when his batting average was as high as .353.
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you know what makes me angry (besides the Phillies' play)? Chooch may not qualify for the batting title but Cheater Cabrera may qualify.— palmyra21- Good, shove it up Jimmy's....— Sidewinder7
- when i look at this team in 2013 I can see where the outfield will need the most change. 3/4 of the infield is set, catcher is set, production there will be balanced by a positive Ruiz and a negitive Howard. The outfield is the question. If you look at Ibanez, Worth, Victorino you saw 70+ HRs, 200+ RBIs and a batting average around 275. If you look at Brown, Mayberry and Pierre or thec SF trade, you will have 25HRs, 100RBIs and average around 265. Steals are a wash. So what you need is a manager that can manufacture runs with aggressive base running. THAT IS NOT CHARLIE!! To have any chance in 2013 you need a different manager.— avogel36
- It's just about time to give Schneider the boot.— dasher
- Shut him down or use him sparingly for the rest of the season and let the others battle for 2013's back up spot. Weneed him to heal and not injure himself as he was one of the few bright spots on this team.— angrywhtguy
- If we do nothing other than have everyone show up (and stay) healthy next year we will be a better team because of that. Look what Utley and Howard are contributing; imagine if Chooch was batting. Our third base and outfield situation will change for next year. I’m optimistic.— terrycindyian
- An outfield of Brown, Mayberry, and Pierre for 2013 is a joke. Mayberry doesn't belong in the major leaques. Pierre is a utility player. Brown hasn't proven he belongs. Stealing bases doesn't offset a weak offense.
Nothing is wrong with Charlie's ability to support an aggressive running game. You got to have hitters who have the ability to get on base. Pierre can do the job but he won't be a fulll time player in 2013. We won' win a thing with a Punch and Judy offense. We need some power bats in the outfield. It is doubtful we will find a power bat for 3b.— fafink
