Phillies Catcher Carlos Ruiz Suspended 25 Games

By Dsmll on November 27, 2012 • ( 0 )

Carlos Ruiz

It was announced on tuesday that Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz will be suspended for the first 25 games next season for testing positive for an amphetamine. Ruiz hit .325, with 16 HR’s, and 68 RBI’s last season, and was an All Star for the first time. he becomes the eighth player suspended this year, and the second for an amphetamie. Ruiz released the following statement;

“I am sincerely regretful for my mistake in taking a prohibited stimulant,” Ruiz said in a statement issued by the Major League Baseball Players Association. “I apologize to my teammates, the Phillies organization and the Philadelphia fans. I will serve the imposed 25-game suspension to begin the season and I look forward to returning to the field and working toward bringing a championship back to Philadelphia in 2013.”

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