Galaxy Buy Effing Carlos Ruiz

By: Laurie | January 15th, 2008

Excuse me while I finish barfing.

Okay. There. It’s down to the dry heaves, so I think I can type now.

Seems the Galaxy have once again signed my least favorite player in the universe, the sniveling, whining, diving crybaby Carlos Ruiz. (I called it, right? Said they’d traded Joe Cannon so they could use the money for Ruiz? Damn, I hate being able to see the future.) And we gave up allocation money, a 2009 second round draft pick, and probably a whole bunch of salary cap to do it, too.

There are no words for how sick I feel and how much I hate this player.

Ruiz brings out the worst in me. Seriously, I am normally a mature, rational person. But Ruiz’s very existence offends me so much that I am filled with an overwhelming need to go into his Wikipedia page and insert phrases like, “sniveling bitch” and “flaming [insert your favorite epithet here.]”

(But I’m not doing it today. So if they show up there? It wasn’t me. And if I were to give you a link to his Wikipedia page, it would not be because I was encouraging you to do it either. No, really.)

What do you think? Am I wrong here? Will he win me over once he’s wearing the navy and gold?

I’m not holding my breath.

Update: For those who think I’m being harsh on Ruiz, watch this video for everything that disgusts me about the man. Watch the provocation, the response (which, btw, wasn’t justified, but which I understand) and the reaction — particularly which part of Ruiz’s body absorbed the blow, and which part of himself he grabs afterwards. Despicable.

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Brayan

ha ha fuck you man ruiz is the shit.yea he may cry sometimes but he gets it done your should thank this guy givnig LA Galaxy there fist cup in history.when you see him being Mls Top Scorer your gonnna love him AND ALL I CAN SAY IOS KISS MY ASS.FUCK ALL RUIZ HATERS
Alex

Yes Carlos ruiz can be all of those thing you people said..and He could be a better player without a doubt!!!But let me take you back to the first time the Galaxy won their first MLS cup..now you remember..it was because of Ruiz he scored the winning goal...he gave that franchise the glory the respect..so yes He is what he is..but no one can ever talk crap about that moment because thats just how it happened...Ruiz is a winner...
Jorge

All I have to say to all of yall trash talkers is that when ruiz starts scoring goals yall will shut up.He is the best the galaxy had in 2002..and now his back again!!!
sapo20

all right you guys are just jelous cuase carlos ruiz is better then most players like ricardo clark.that is why you guys are haters.
Melissa

Max: Oooh, you had me until the "fags" comment. That is straight up not cool. Also, almost all MLS teams are stepping up their game. I think the 2008 season could be anyone's year at this point.
Max J.R.

Not many teams in the MLS have had the chemistry to make me feel like they were the real deal but maybe now, the Galxy will be just that. I am not sure how long you guys been breathing Soccer but acting has played a major role in Soccer for quite some time, not to mention, has also been a huge factor in the outcome of some real important games. I am at no point saying that I agree with all that acting shit but if the REF. buys it then I say "sell it". It seems that some of you (not going to mention any names) have a real sensitive side. I am actually cool with that but if this is the case, then I suggest that you loosen up your panties or choose another sport to follow. This religion we call "Futbol" is for Men not you little crying bitches! If your going to be that emotional go get a job w/Cosmo or Glamor. I do take Carlos' carrer as personal as some of you seem to do so but I havent seen any other player in the MLS rack up so much recognition/awards in such a short period of time. Check the facts Fags! Lets wait for the season to get on its way and then you can proceed with all that bickering. All bull shit aside, anybody that know anything, knows that this year is going to belong to the Galaxy. I would keep on and get more in depth but lets face it, were only talking about the MLS so its real not all that serious. Oops, almost forgot. Does anyone know where I can get a LA Galaxy/Ruiz jersey? As for Landon, he can go eat a hot dog for all I care.
Christian

Sorry Laurie, but I have to disagree. Ruiz had an off season last year, and ok, he dives and is a whiny bitch. That certainly hasn't stopped Chicago fans from loving Blanco. Except for me of course.

And what is this: he won you a title! He was your MVP! What more do you want?
Martek

I'm with you. Speaking from Houston, I only wish Rico Clark had done something to Ruiz that would have MERITED a nine-game suspension. As it is, I don't think he even bruised the Little Fish.
LAGalaxy08

I gotta work too. In ending... all I have to say is that the Galaxy doesn't have the "dream team" everyone wants. All we can do is go out to all the games, cheer them on and give them the team the love & support they need to give them that extra confidence to win games! Much Love to the LA Galaxy (past, present & future).
LAGalaxy08

Landon and Carlos are totally different players. They are good for different reasons. Landon is a great "face" for the team and excellent for the fair-weather fans out there. Gives them something to cheer for. Sorry, but I need someone with balls on the field to actually try and score. Ego or not. Keeps the games exciting. I get bored watching Landon prance around.
joe

Ruiz is one of the most overrate/overpaid pieces of garbage in the league. Well, let me qualify that--when he first came over to MLS and played for the Galaxy, he was decent (yes, he scored a bunch of goals but they were mostly crappy, lucky, poaching type goals). Ever since, his crap quality has gotten even worse, accompanied by a decrease in actual numbers as well.

Why any LA Galaxy fan--such as the few who've posted here--would want to "welcome" this guy is beyond me.

And definitely agreed with Laurie on the diving and bitching aspect of his "game."

TERRIBLE. MLS AND GALAXY WHEN WILL YOU EVER LEARN?! DUMP THESE BUMS!!!
Laurie

I have to get some work done now, but I'll be doing a post later in the day that talks about what this means for the Galaxy. I'm enjoying the debate and hope everybody keeps talking.
Ronny

LAGalaxy08 You must be zipping on some nice tonic, to even try to make an argument or hint that RUIZ is better than LANDO. Ruiz hasn't scored more than a dozen goals since he last played for L.A. Let me break this down to you. Ruiz is a fat, overweight, lazy, whining, injury prone diver. This guy has a drinking problem. Why do you think Dallas wanted to rid of him, he is not worth D.P. Money. But i will say this, If ruiz comes to us the same way he left us, then by all means welcome to L.A. I still don't see how Ruiz is EGO is going to fit in the team or his salary.
Doug

In a little over two seasons for us, Ruiz scored 50 goals. Overall, he has 81 goals in 140 games. Plus, if you remember the opportunities that he creates in the box for others and himself, he's a dynamic that the Galaxy have lacked for a long while now. Donovan scores when the moon is in the right position, he doesn't have a hang nail, and his wife is watching. Ruiz gives 100% no matter what. That's why we should welcome our prodigal son.
LAGalaxy08

I'm just having fun. It's always good to see people so passionate about something. When it comes down to it, we all just want to see the MLS grow and to have amazing players that can get us the ultimate dream... the World Cup. Unfortunately... we couldn't keep Cobi Jones forever!
Laurie

And you do have a good point about the PKs. But the assists stat was what really stood out for me.
Laurie

LAGalaxy08, just FYI it's SpamKarma that's messing with your posts, not me. I don't mind debate and never delete posts from people who disagree with me. (Unless they get abusive, which you're not.) If it keeps happening, drop me a note and I can go in and retrieve the comment.
LAGalaxy08

How many of those "goals" were PK's for Landon....?!?!? Probably half, right? Need we remind you who CHOKED during the SuperLiga game.... ?!?!?
Laurie

Ruiz scored 7 goals and had 2 assists in 22 games. Donovan scored 8 and 13 assists in 25. Who gave more bang for the buck?
Doug

I don't know if Ruiz ever fit in well in Dallas. He did seem to lose form but if we can get him back the way he was for us in 2002, then we're golden.

Donovan to San Jose! That'll free up money for those who deserve it.
j

Do you watch any other leagues I have seen C. Ronaldo dive as well as Kaka, and in the video did it really matter where he was kicked it was an attack on him and he played it off a little, the guy was going to get a red anyways. He is an upgrade from Pavon and his flops, get over it and cheer on you team. negitive nancy!
LAGalaxy08

DOUG IS MY SAVIOR... yeah baby... thank God... someone is speaking the truth. Futbol (American Soccer) is a hard game. No room for sissies... (ie: Landon Donovan). Go back to San Jose for all I care. Gives us more $$ to give someone that can actually lead a team. Captian "no show" Donovan can join Mr. Cannon.
Laurie

Doug, if I'm reading the Dallas website right, he scored only seven goals in 22 games last year. Not horrible, but not the superstar we need, either, and not what he was scoring when he was with LA before. Obviously this could change once he hits LA, but if this is the return on investment I'm not sure it's worth the cost.
Doug

Those of us who have been Galaxy fans before "Beckman" arrived realize that Ruiz is the best goal scorer LA has ever had. Sure he dives, but he scores. He's the fox in the box and defenders hate him. He gives 100% every game which is more than we can say about Donovan and others.

If there's any slapping around that's going to happen, its Ruiz slapping Donovan and Beckham around, "Come down from your high horses pretty boys, and play some football!"

I hope this isn't a deal for someone else. Goal scorers are hard to find in this league.
Laurie

And I'd probably also kick somebody in the ribs if he kneed me in the back after generally and permanently behaving like a major a**hole.
Melissa

dwsharks commented over on the SJ side, that the Ruiz move may indicate Donovan's intent to jump ship and move up north. I have to say, after reading the comments here on cap space and who may get cut, its making more sense. Hrmmm... I'm going ot have to think about this one for a bit.

Also, eff The Fish. Is he the most hated player in MLS? I see the Gals do have the flair for drama.
Jeff

My first reaction: There are not enough expletives to express how I feel.

My second reaction: We may have gotten a pretty good deal, and there's a chance that Becks will slap the stupid out of him.

I would've preferred trying our luck with Mathis, but as things stand, he's honestly an upgrade for our "strike force". I'm afraid of what this does to our salary situation though.
LAGalaxy08

Nice video. Thanks for putting it up. I'd probably be grabbing my face too... if i'm laying on the ground while someone is kicking me in the ribs...
LAGalaxy08

No worries... I know Ruiz is a diver... but he also scores goals... that's one thing we haven't had in awhile... and it'd be nice to make into the playoffs again. Peace out!
Dave Martinez

. . . and not for nothing, Laurie is never negative. So its nice to see a different side.

NY has your back!
Laurie

Noope. Just hate divers. But thanks for the reminder. I'll go in and update the post with a video that shows everything that disgusts me about Ruiz.
LAGalaxy08

so...Laurie... forgive me if I don't pat you on the back for "predicting" the Ruiz trade. From reading your "blogs"... I am sure that (1) you know someone on the staff - or - (2) you are digging through trash at the HDC to get all of your info. Let me guess.... do you sit with the Galaxians or the Riot Squad? The Galaxy needs fans that SUPPORT - not constant negative attitude - living in a fantasy Futbol world are we???
Dave Martinez

Wow, the demolition of a team, year 2. Stability is the working model for success isnt it? I mean, look at Houston and the Revolosers.

And its alot to put on one old mans shoulders (Ruiz). What makes people think he would fair any better than Pavon?

Jazic would go to TFC in two seconds flat.

Good luck Laurie. The next two months are going to be a roller coaster.
Laurie

Oh, never mind. You mentioned Klein as a potential cut. That would be disastrous, given what we gave up to get him.

I think Jazic will be out. We can't afford a high-salary longterm injury on the roster. I also think Vagenas and Martino are vulnerable. Possibly Quavas Kirk as well.
Laurie

You forgot Chris Klein. And I don't remember Pete Vagenas making peanuts, either.

Pavon's already gone, and Xavier will probably follow. But Beckham, Donovan and Ruiz eat up more than a million of the salary cap already. (Does anybody know the cost of the third DP to the cap? Is is also $325,000, like the second?)

We have nobody who can replace Cobi, nobody who can replace Cannon, no experienced central defenders who can make up for a keeper's inexperience. And let's not talk about the midfield.

But hey. We now have a striker.
Dave Martinez

Something has to be in the works Laurie.

I dont quite understand the logic of the move. There will be NO MONEY left for the rest of the squad.

I think first move will be cutting some more talent, like Klein, Jazic, Martino or Vagenas. And Martino is making what? 60K? Yes, that has become officially too much money.

You have a keeper earning peanuts already.

So.

Becks.
Ruiz.
Xavier.
Pavon.
Albright.
Donovan.

Ooofa. Where will you find room for that aching backline or your D wings?

I guess the plan is relying on Kelly Gray to reach that maturity we all expect, and for Albright and him, along with Xavier, to anchor you down?

Quite the risk on Lalas part.