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" I have some really cool memories here in Philly, and I thank you for the support. These are great fans, and I think when you play hard and when you do your best to win, they appreciate that. It was fun to be part of this organization and play for this city. I really enjoyed the time I was here. "

Carlos Ruiz

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" I really love Philadelphia and all of the fans, my teammates, the front office, the organization, everybody. I know I'm going to miss them. I really appreciate everything we did together. On the other side, I am happy because I have a chance to go to the playoffs. Another opportunity, maybe, to go to the World Series. "

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" I love baseball. I love my city, Philadelphia and Panama. I want to do my best and show everybody... I'll do my best. "

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" Now, every organization has to have a translator for the Hispanics on the teams, and that helps a lot. "