CARLOS RUIZ

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.

The good Lord was the one who provided everything for me.

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

You want to keep doing better every day.

I won't tell you that I've never been discouraged. Of course I have; as a human being, that's bound to happen.

The day I got to Los Angeles after I got traded, Chase Utley was the first guy I saw. He welcomed me. He gave me a big hug. He was, like, 'You. You are my brother.'

You have to go out there and do your best and help the team win.

As a kid, baseball was always my passion.

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.

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

I like to work the count, but I know when I have to be aggressive.

Every Hispanic player goes through that. It's a lot of hard work, to be able to communicate with your teammates. English is fundamental to be able to express yourself fully in a game.

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

When I stop, it's going to be something my body is going to tell me when to stop.

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.

When one goes to school, you don't have any idea of what you're going to learn. But as each day passes, you learn things. I believe sport is the same way. Some guys are born with a talent. But you have to nurture that talent and continue to learn.

I'm trying to get myself in good shape, do my workouts, so that when I am back, I am ready to go.

The day I got to Los Angeles after I got traded, Chase Utley was the first guy I saw. He welcomed me. He gave me a big hug. He was, like, 'You. You are my brother.'

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

As a kid, baseball was always my passion.

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

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

You have to go out there and do your best and help the team win.

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

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.

For almost every interview, I had to have others translate for me, and look for someone to do that. I had a lot of miserable moments. But my teammates treated me well and helped me gain confidence.

Baseball continues, life continues, and I have to continue to work.

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

You want to keep doing better every day.

The good Lord was the one who provided everything for me.

I won't tell you that I've never been discouraged. Of course I have; as a human being, that's bound to happen.

I always try to have some good at-bats. Home runs come once in a while; that's good.