Union signing instantly doubles city’s Carlos Ruiz total
The little catcher with the big heart and the clutch bat has worked his way into the hearts of Phillies fans. Can another Carlos Ruiz do the same?
The Philadelphia Union made a splash this week, signing Guatemalan forward Carlos Ruiz, who was once voted MLS player of the year. The prolific scorer has 82 goals in 155 games with MLS.
But are fans ready for double the Carlos? Can “Chooch” shove over a little to make way for “El Pescadito” (The Little Fish)? Only time will tell.
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