March 3, 2011

The Adventures of Carlos and Carlos and Carlos

Dear Carlos Ruiz,

Congratulations, bro! We were wondering why you'd missed a couple of spring training games, and then we heard that your wife back in Panama just had a baby son. And that you named him Carlos, just like yourself. And, uh, your eight-year-old son.

This got us thinking one thing: you could really use some new entrance music. I mean, Phil Collins? Really? What's your strategy there? I can't imagine the former Genesis singer is particularly intimidating to the opposing team's pitcher. Or is it the "American Psycho" connection? You're right—Christian Bale is pretty terrifying. But even he went with the crowd-pleasing "Sussudio" instead. And as a catcher, we thought you'd understand the value of a catchy entrance song more than almost anyone.

Okay, okay, we get it, you just really love Phil. No disrespect. I'm quite fond of him myself after hearing Starlee Kine's piece on "This American Life." But we were thinking maybe you could use another song that will remind you of something you love, while making the crowd at CBP feel just a little less awkward. Something simple, poppy, and nostalgic, perhaps? Something that'll take you back to your family in Panama, to Big Carlos and Little Carlos... Hey wait, I've got an idea:


Come back soon, Chooch! No matter what song you choose to walk out to this year, we really, really miss you. And so does Roy Halladay, in this incredibly adorable video:


Lots of love and best of luck to Mama Chooch, Chooch Jr., Baby Chooch, and to our favorite Chooch of all!

Come home soon!
xoxo
Nadine and Lauren

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