Carlos Ruiz News

Defensively, Carlos Ruiz has been exceptional during his career as the Phillies primary catcher.

"Based on how he played, and how he responded, he's looking forward to playing next year," Martinez's agent Fern Cuza told FOXSports.

Want to know the most amazing stat of this postseason? It wasn't Cole Hamels' or Cliff Lee's ERA, or Carlos Ruiz's batting average, or Ryan Howard's RBIs in the first two rounds or strikeouts in the World Series.

Each game is captured in analytical detail by Philadelphia Magazinea s 2008 a oeBest Sportswritera Jason Weitzel, along with photos, behind-the-scenes access and exclusive interviews by Michael McNesby, making this 370-page compendium a must-own for all fans.

Let's catch up with where the Phillies stand as teams can sign free agents beginning Friday.

Most of the Phillies have scattered across the country for the winter, but they could be picking up some postseason hardware in the coming weeks.

In case you missed it, here's a recap of what happened in October - and November - in baseball's postseason: - The Rise of A-Rod: A bust in the playoffs so often, Alex Rodriguez became a beast this year.

It wasn't long ago that people were looking at a young, on-the-rise nucleus of Phillies talent and predicting great things.

The Philadelphia Phillies have declined their $5.5 million 2010 option on third baseman Pedro Feliz.

The easy answer to the question, "will the Phillies change their lineup?" is no way, no chance, not at all.

EVEN BEFORE the Phillies ' season ended with a 7-3 loss in Game 6 of the World Series, general manager Ruben Amaro Jr.

Well, it's over. The New York Yankees are world champions for the 27th time, in their history.

Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui has driven in six runs in Game 6 against the Phillies to tie Bobby Richardson's record for most RBIs in a World Series game.Matsui hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the second, a two-run single in the third - both coming off Philadelphia starter Pedro Martinez - and a two-run double off J.A. Happ in the ...

The Philadelphia Phillies kept their championship hopes alive by beating the New York Yankees 8-6 to force a sixth game in the best-of-seven World Series.

CLIFF LEE admittedly wasn't himself last night. Luckily, on a night when the Phillies were counting on him more than ever before, he didn't need to be.

Joba Chamberlain had one heck of a photo finish. The Yankees reliever was thrilled to celebrate New York's Game 4 win over Philadelphia -- he just didn't realize he was the one credited with the victory.

Philadelphia's Chase Utley watches his second home run of Game 5 leave the park.

So, I happened to be talking to former Orioles second baseman Billy Ripken today, and he said, without hesitation, that it was the catcher's job to cover third base last night on the double-steal by Johnny Damon .

I'm still trying to figure out why I was so calm when we were down 3-0. Half of me wants to chalk it up to the fact I opted to not watch the game in my usual bar, and thereby removed the unavoidable alarmist sentiments dominating such a locale.

Northeast resident and Phillies fan Jessica Palys, 11, has her 'Carlos Ruiz Chest Protector backpack' signed by the man himself during an event yesterday at Forman Mills.