July 13, 2011
Phillies Catcher Carlos Ruiz Makes The Cover Of Sports Illustrated
Chooooooooch!! (Image via Sports Illustrated)
The accompanying article about the Phillies formidable pitching staff — “The Legion Of Arms” — was written by former Daily News writer Gary Smith.
This week, a Phillie is back on the cover of Sports Illustrated as writer Gary Smith returns with a companion piece called “The Legion Of Arms: Part II – Brotherly Glove,” this time focusing on catcher Carlos Ruiz, the oft unsung hero of the Phillies stellar pitching staff.
An excerpt:
Think it’s been a treat to watch the dominance of the Phillies’ rotation? You should see what Chooch sees—and know all he knows. The catcher with the nickname that was once (literally) a curse has proved to be a most unexpected blessing. [...]
When I am catching,” says Chooch, “it is not two people out there—a pitcher and a catcher. It is one person. It is my fault if something goes wrong. Whatever is happening to him is happening to me. One person. That means I am a different man with each pitcher.”
Pretty awesome read. Check it out. And dare we say it? All together now:
Chooooooooch!!
The Legion Of Arms: Part II – Brotherly Glove [Sports Illustrated]
[Cover image via @BryanAGraham via The700Level]
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