Comments on: Trade Ruiz? http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/trade-ruiz.html LA Galaxy Soccer Blog Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:23:15 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: jen http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/trade-ruiz.html#comment-32346 jen Sat, 17 May 2008 17:38:27 +0000 http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/trade-ruiz.html#comment-32346 That's what you call "cut and paste" :) That’s what you call “cut and paste” :)

]]> By: Diane http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/trade-ruiz.html#comment-32340 Diane Sat, 17 May 2008 04:17:54 +0000 http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/trade-ruiz.html#comment-32340 Jen, I am incredibly impressed. And there's going to be no telling me you didn't compile that yourself in under ten seconds :-) . Jen, I am incredibly impressed. And there’s going to be no telling me you didn’t compile that yourself in under ten seconds :-) .

]]> By: jen http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/trade-ruiz.html#comment-32338 jen Sat, 17 May 2008 02:49:08 +0000 http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/trade-ruiz.html#comment-32338 Diane, here's the 33 player pool that he just announced: U.S. Men’s National Team Player Pool May 22-June 9, 2008 Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Birthdate Caps/G Hometown Club Adu, Freddy M 5'8" 140 6/2/1989 4/0 Potomac, Md. SC Benfica (Portugal) Altidore, Jozy F 6'1" 175 11/6/1989 3/1 Boca Raton, Fla. New York Red Bulls (MLS) Beasley, DaMarcus M 5'8" 145 5/24/1982 68/15 Ft. Wayne, Ind. Glasgow Rangers (Scotland) Bocanegra, Carlos D 6'0" 170 5/25/1979 55/9 Alto Loma, Calif. Fulham FC (England) Bradley, Michael M 6'2" 175 7/31/1987 16/1 Cedar Grove, N.J. SC Heerenveen (Holland) Califf, Dan D 6'1" 175 3/17/1980 16/1 Orange, Calif. FC Midtjylland (Denmark) Cervi, Dominic GK 6'6" 205 7/9/1986 0/0 Norman, Okla. Out of Contract Cherundolo, Steve D 5'6" 145 2/19/1979 44/2 San Diego, Calif. Hannover 96 (Germany) Ching, Brian F 6'1" 195 5/24/1978 26/5 Haleiwa, Hawaii Houston Dynamo (MLS) Clark, Ricardo M 5'10" 150 5/10/1983 13/1 Jonesboro, Ga. Houston Dynamo (MLS) Cooper, Kenny F 6'3" 210 10/21/1984 2/1 Dallas, Texas FC Dallas (MLS) DeMerit, Jay D 6'0" 185 12/4/1979 6/0 Green Bay, Wis. Watford FC (England) Dempsey, Clint F 6'1" 170 3/9/1983 38/9 Nacogdoches, Texas Fulham FC (England) Donovan, Landon F 5'8" 148 3/4/1982 99/35 Redlands, Calif. Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS) Edu, Maurice M 6'0" 170 4/18/1986 4/0 Fontana, Calif. Toronto FC (MLS) Feilhaber, Benny M 5'9" 150 1/19/1985 16/2 Irvine, Calif. Derby County (England) Gaven, Eddie M 6'0" 165 10/25/1986 5/0 Hamilton, N.J. Columbus Crew (MLS) Guzan, Brad GK 6'4" 210 9/9/1984 5/0 Homer Glen, Ill. Chivas USA (MLS) Hejduk, Frankie D 5'8" 155 8/5/1974 75/6 Cardiff, Calif. Columbus Crew (MLS) Howard, Tim GK 6'3" 210 3/6/1979 28/0 North Brunswick, N.J. Everton FC (England) Jaqua, Nate F 6'3" 180 10/28/1981 2/0 Eugene, Ore. Out of Contract Johnson, Eddie F 6'0" 180 3/31/1984 32/11 Palm Coast, Fla. Fulham FC (England) Kljestan, Sacha M 6'1" 150 9/9/1985 5/0 Huntington Beach, Calif. Chivas USA (MLS) Lewis, Eddie M 5'10" 155 5/17/1974 75/9 Cerritos, Calif. Derby County (England) Mastroeni, Pablo M 5'10" 170 8/26/1976 56/0 Phoenix, Ariz. Colorado Rapids (MLS) Onyewu, Oguchi D 6'4" 210 5/13/1982 30/4 Olney, Md. Standard de Liege (Belgium) Orozco, Michael D 5'11" 160 2/7/1986 0/0 Orange, Calif. San Luis (Mexico) Pearce, Heath D 5'10" 175 8/13/1984 11/0 Modesto, Calif. Hansa Rostock (Germany) Perkins, Troy GK 6'2" 190 7/29/1981 0/0 Worthington, Ohio Valerenga IF (Norway) Rogers, Robbie F 5'10" 165 5/12/1987 0/0 Huntington Beach, Calif. Columbus Crew (MLS) Seitz, Chris GK 6'4" 205 3/12/1987 0/0 San Luis Obispo, Calif. Real Salt Lake (MLS) Spector, Jonathan D 6'0" 180 3/1/1986 12/0 Arlington Heights, Ill. West Ham United (England) Wolff, Josh F 5'8" 160 2/25/1977 50/9 Stone Mountain, Ga. 1860 Munich (Germany) Diane, here’s the 33 player pool that he just announced:

U.S. Men’s National Team Player Pool
May 22-June 9, 2008
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Birthdate Caps/G Hometown Club
Adu, Freddy M 5′8″ 140 6/2/1989 4/0 Potomac, Md. SC Benfica (Portugal)
Altidore, Jozy F 6′1″ 175 11/6/1989 3/1 Boca Raton, Fla. New York Red Bulls (MLS)
Beasley, DaMarcus M 5′8″ 145 5/24/1982 68/15 Ft. Wayne, Ind. Glasgow Rangers (Scotland)
Bocanegra, Carlos D 6′0″ 170 5/25/1979 55/9 Alto Loma, Calif. Fulham FC (England)
Bradley, Michael M 6′2″ 175 7/31/1987 16/1 Cedar Grove, N.J. SC Heerenveen (Holland)
Califf, Dan D 6′1″ 175 3/17/1980 16/1 Orange, Calif. FC Midtjylland (Denmark)
Cervi, Dominic GK 6′6″ 205 7/9/1986 0/0 Norman, Okla. Out of Contract
Cherundolo, Steve D 5′6″ 145 2/19/1979 44/2 San Diego, Calif. Hannover 96 (Germany)
Ching, Brian F 6′1″ 195 5/24/1978 26/5 Haleiwa, Hawaii Houston Dynamo (MLS)
Clark, Ricardo M 5′10″ 150 5/10/1983 13/1 Jonesboro, Ga. Houston Dynamo (MLS)
Cooper, Kenny F 6′3″ 210 10/21/1984 2/1 Dallas, Texas FC Dallas (MLS)
DeMerit, Jay D 6′0″ 185 12/4/1979 6/0 Green Bay, Wis. Watford FC (England)
Dempsey, Clint F 6′1″ 170 3/9/1983 38/9 Nacogdoches, Texas Fulham FC (England)
Donovan, Landon F 5′8″ 148 3/4/1982 99/35 Redlands, Calif. Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS)
Edu, Maurice M 6′0″ 170 4/18/1986 4/0 Fontana, Calif. Toronto FC (MLS)
Feilhaber, Benny M 5′9″ 150 1/19/1985 16/2 Irvine, Calif. Derby County (England)
Gaven, Eddie M 6′0″ 165 10/25/1986 5/0 Hamilton, N.J. Columbus Crew (MLS)
Guzan, Brad GK 6′4″ 210 9/9/1984 5/0 Homer Glen, Ill. Chivas USA (MLS)
Hejduk, Frankie D 5′8″ 155 8/5/1974 75/6 Cardiff, Calif. Columbus Crew (MLS)
Howard, Tim GK 6′3″ 210 3/6/1979 28/0 North Brunswick, N.J. Everton FC (England)
Jaqua, Nate F 6′3″ 180 10/28/1981 2/0 Eugene, Ore. Out of Contract
Johnson, Eddie F 6′0″ 180 3/31/1984 32/11 Palm Coast, Fla. Fulham FC (England)
Kljestan, Sacha M 6′1″ 150 9/9/1985 5/0 Huntington Beach, Calif. Chivas USA (MLS)
Lewis, Eddie M 5′10″ 155 5/17/1974 75/9 Cerritos, Calif. Derby County (England)
Mastroeni, Pablo M 5′10″ 170 8/26/1976 56/0 Phoenix, Ariz. Colorado Rapids (MLS)
Onyewu, Oguchi D 6′4″ 210 5/13/1982 30/4 Olney, Md. Standard de Liege (Belgium)
Orozco, Michael D 5′11″ 160 2/7/1986 0/0 Orange, Calif. San Luis (Mexico)
Pearce, Heath D 5′10″ 175 8/13/1984 11/0 Modesto, Calif. Hansa Rostock (Germany)
Perkins, Troy GK 6′2″ 190 7/29/1981 0/0 Worthington, Ohio Valerenga IF (Norway)
Rogers, Robbie F 5′10″ 165 5/12/1987 0/0 Huntington Beach, Calif. Columbus Crew (MLS)
Seitz, Chris GK 6′4″ 205 3/12/1987 0/0 San Luis Obispo, Calif. Real Salt Lake (MLS)
Spector, Jonathan D 6′0″ 180 3/1/1986 12/0 Arlington Heights, Ill. West Ham United (England)
Wolff, Josh F 5′8″ 160 2/25/1977 50/9 Stone Mountain, Ga. 1860 Munich (Germany)

]]> By: Diane http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/trade-ruiz.html#comment-32337 Diane Sat, 17 May 2008 02:33:00 +0000 http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/trade-ruiz.html#comment-32337 Galaxy web-site doesn't include Donovan in list of players going on international duty (including England v USA match), anyone know if that's just an oversight? Galaxy web-site doesn’t include Donovan in list of players going on international duty (including England v USA match), anyone know if that’s just an oversight?

]]> By: Glen http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/trade-ruiz.html#comment-32335 Glen Fri, 16 May 2008 21:55:40 +0000 http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/trade-ruiz.html#comment-32335 I agree, Ruiz needs to stay put 'cause he will be an asset when he gets back up to speed. The offense could be incredible with Beckham, Donovan and Ruiz. How do you possibly cover all of them. Hopefully whom ever is pulling the strings and we all know who that is, work on our problem area- defense. Waive X-man (I hate to say that cause I like his style of play at times), Vagenas and Buddle (trade?). With the new cap space we can pick up another defender. With Klien, Franklin, Vanney(Javic) and whom ever we pick up should shore up our defense enough to start improving. Next area is GK. Play Wicks, you can see in his style of play how much more confident he is in his actions and leadership with the defense. Give him a chance and I think we may see some good out of him. He can do no worse than Cronin, right? We are not that far off from having a good solid team. I agree, Ruiz needs to stay put ’cause he will be an asset when he gets back up to speed. The offense could be incredible with Beckham, Donovan and Ruiz. How do you possibly cover all of them. Hopefully whom ever is pulling the strings and we all know who that is, work on our problem area- defense. Waive X-man (I hate to say that cause I like his style of play at times), Vagenas and Buddle (trade?). With the new cap space we can pick up another defender. With Klien, Franklin, Vanney(Javic) and whom ever we pick up should shore up our defense enough to start improving.

Next area is GK. Play Wicks, you can see in his style of play how much more confident he is in his actions and leadership with the defense. Give him a chance and I think we may see some good out of him. He can do no worse than Cronin, right? We are not that far off from having a good solid team.

]]> By: Jon E http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/trade-ruiz.html#comment-32334 Jon E Fri, 16 May 2008 18:57:23 +0000 http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/trade-ruiz.html#comment-32334 My thought is that, last we checked, Ruiz is still actually good at his job. So, while it makes some sense to do something to strengthen the defense, trading Ruiz should be relatively low on the list of options. I'd prefer trading at least two of the following: Vagenas, Xavier, and Vanney. Even if we couldn't trade them, we could simply waive them and recoup the cap space, right? My thought is that, last we checked, Ruiz is still actually good at his job. So, while it makes some sense to do something to strengthen the defense, trading Ruiz should be relatively low on the list of options. I’d prefer trading at least two of the following: Vagenas, Xavier, and Vanney. Even if we couldn’t trade them, we could simply waive them and recoup the cap space, right?

]]> By: jen http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/trade-ruiz.html#comment-32331 jen Fri, 16 May 2008 10:51:38 +0000 http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/trade-ruiz.html#comment-32331 Oooooh, Bocanegra. What a dream that would be! I've been thinking how nice it would be to get Brian McBride as well. Can you imagine him at the end of Becks' crosses? Of course there's no room for him right now. Maybe we'll get to see them connect in an All-Star game down the road. Oooooh, Bocanegra. What a dream that would be!

I’ve been thinking how nice it would be to get Brian McBride as well. Can you imagine him at the end of Becks’ crosses? Of course there’s no room for him right now. Maybe we’ll get to see them connect in an All-Star game down the road.

]]> By: mike http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/trade-ruiz.html#comment-32330 mike Fri, 16 May 2008 05:11:41 +0000 http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/trade-ruiz.html#comment-32330 dont trade ruiz. he's hurt and nobody likes damaged goods. also he will really help the offense when he returns. alan gordon has said that he prefers to come in around the 60th minute so that works in favor of the galaxy. as for defense, they should try and offload abel, jazic, and pires as a package for a good defender(i.e. marshall or albright seeing as they are bring back former players this season). plus that opens up so much needed cap room dont trade ruiz. he’s hurt and nobody likes damaged goods. also he will really help the offense when he returns. alan gordon has said that he prefers to come in around the 60th minute so that works in favor of the galaxy. as for defense, they should try and offload abel, jazic, and pires as a package for a good defender(i.e. marshall or albright seeing as they are bring back former players this season). plus that opens up so much needed cap room

]]> By: Glen http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/trade-ruiz.html#comment-32329 Glen Fri, 16 May 2008 04:16:26 +0000 http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/trade-ruiz.html#comment-32329 What about Cory Gibbs, he's bound to come back to the MLS and may not be that costly, just a thought. I agree Bocanegra would be a great addition and since he's wasn't getting the playing time at Fulham I'm sure he'll be going elsewhere. It'll be interesting to see what happens when the transfer window opens up, what does Lalas have up his sleeve. What about Cory Gibbs, he’s bound to come back to the MLS and may not be that costly, just a thought. I agree Bocanegra would be a great addition and since he’s wasn’t getting the playing time at Fulham I’m sure he’ll be going elsewhere. It’ll be interesting to see what happens when the transfer window opens up, what does Lalas have up his sleeve.

]]> By: David http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/trade-ruiz.html#comment-32328 David Fri, 16 May 2008 03:57:15 +0000 http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/trade-ruiz.html#comment-32328 The Chicago trade for Conde and Barrett makes some sense to me, but generally my reaction to this idea is no, no, no. The author says Buddle will do in a pinch. I say Gordo will do in a pinch. Gordo does get goals, but he isn't consistent. Did anyone see Ruiz play in person when he was with the Galaxy. It was truly something to see. Though it was years ago, I still remember a game where he was loitering around the top of the box with a couple of defenders near him. He looked like he had just lost interest and I was about to complain. Then the ball is centered into him and in a split second he kicked sideways and up and rocketed it between the two defenders and past the keeper. He is a lazy, good for nothing, flopping bum who is capable of scoring the most amazing goals you have ever seen time and time again. partner that with Donovan and Beckham and you have options. Without it, you have two players that need to be marked. I have said before that I love Klein. I really do. But he has no place here anymore, except as a backup to Becks. And he is too expensive to keep for that role. Xavier was absolutely amazing his first three games and has never gotten back to that level. Vagenas has always been mediocre. Ship all of them out and bring in some new defenders or a good keeper. One other wild card that will never happen. Bocanegra has said he is leaving Fulham. Wouldn't it be nice to replace Xavier with him. I know, a dream. It'll never happen. The Chicago trade for Conde and Barrett makes some sense to me, but generally my reaction to this idea is no, no, no. The author says Buddle will do in a pinch. I say Gordo will do in a pinch. Gordo does get goals, but he isn’t consistent.

Did anyone see Ruiz play in person when he was with the Galaxy. It was truly something to see. Though it was years ago, I still remember a game where he was loitering around the top of the box with a couple of defenders near him. He looked like he had just lost interest and I was about to complain. Then the ball is centered into him and in a split second he kicked sideways and up and rocketed it between the two defenders and past the keeper. He is a lazy, good for nothing, flopping bum who is capable of scoring the most amazing goals you have ever seen time and time again. partner that with Donovan and Beckham and you have options. Without it, you have two players that need to be marked.

I have said before that I love Klein. I really do. But he has no place here anymore, except as a backup to Becks. And he is too expensive to keep for that role. Xavier was absolutely amazing his first three games and has never gotten back to that level. Vagenas has always been mediocre. Ship all of them out and bring in some new defenders or a good keeper.

One other wild card that will never happen. Bocanegra has said he is leaving Fulham. Wouldn’t it be nice to replace Xavier with him. I know, a dream. It’ll never happen.

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