Nats lock up Ruiz

[Smithian]

While admitting he's likely to never live up to the contract, I am in no hurry to bring in another catcher next season. I would like to see Ruiz in an actual rotation where he is not ridden into the ground. I unfortunately sold all my old Riley Adams stock at penny levels but I'm buying some more now it's rebounding. And it isn't like the Nats are trading for a talented young catcher. I'd rather watch a couple 20 somethings struggle with the Mendoza line than a 33 year old whose pop time is a couple years past its peak.

Also, fresh start coaching wise may be a big boon for Ruiz.

[imref]

While admitting he's likely to never live up to the contract, I am in no hurry to bring in another catcher next season. I would like to see Ruiz in an actual rotation where he is not ridden into the ground. I unfortunately sold all my old Riley Adams stock at penny levels but I'm buying some more now it's rebounding. And it isn't like the Nats are trading for a talented young catcher. I'd rather watch a couple 20 somethings struggle with the Mendoza line than a 33 year old whose pop time is a couple years past its peak.

Also, fresh start coaching wise may be a big boon for Ruiz.

i would be fine with Millas and Adams next year, they were one of the better tandems in the league this year after Ruiz went down.

[Slateman]

When was the last time he walked three times in 8 plate appearances

[imref]

0-3, 2Ks tonight. Fixed the walk problem

[nobleisthyname]

That's a lot of Ks for him.