RYAN HOWARD RUMORS & GOSSIP
Elton Brand Understands What Ryan Howard Is Going Through
Elton Brand has dealt with the injury, and he understands with the Phillies slugger is going through. The Phillies say that Howard could return in six months, but Brand is not so optimistic.
“It’s an eight-month recovery time just to jump off and compete at a level,” he said. “In baseball there is a lot of twisting and a lot of movement and you need a lot of power in your...
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With Schedule, Howard Fill-ins Must Succeed Early
From 2007-10, the Phillies had a .573 overall winning percentage despite going 100-101 in eight combined Aprils and Junes. Last season, they sprinted out of the gate and neither month was a problem.Based on the way the 2012 schedule is set up, it is imperative that the Phils start strong — perhaps even stronger than last season’s 57-34 first-half record — and avoid...
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Phillies 1B Howard expected to return in May from Achilles injury
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard's recovery from left Achilles surgery is ahead of schedule, according to head coach Charlie Manuel.Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. has a different opinion."I think it's more than a reach...if he's back by sometime in May, I'll be happy."Howard suffered the injury in his final at bat of the 2011 season. His left leg gave out...
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Player Profile #102: Ryan Howard | 1B | PHI
Phillies manager Charlie Manual has pretty much conceded that Ryan Howard will miss the start of the season. Assuming everything goes smoothly with his rehab, a big assumption for a big man recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon, Howard should be ready by sometime in late April or early May. Once he does get back, we’ll likely see the same thing we’ve come to see...
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GM Ruben Amaro, Jr. Says Ty Wigginton Will Play First Base Until Ryan Howard Returns
Philadelphia Phillies GM Ruben Amaro, Jr. told MLB Network Radio today that Ty Wigginton will play first base until Ryan Howard returns from his injury.
Howard tore his Achilles tendon on the final at-bat of the 2011 season. He is expected to miss several months of play. Wigginton was signed in the offseason as a reserve infielder and pinch-hitter.
Wigginton is a former All-Star...
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Turning Negatives into Positives in 2012
Ryan Howard had a tough go last season. (PHOTO AP)I’m disappointed.Not in the fact that the Phillies weren’t able to live up to the high expectations of winning a second championship in four years. And not in the fact that Ryan Howard had a down year. Not that Cliff Lee blew a golden opportunity to seal Game 2 of the NLDS or that Ruben Amaro overpaid for Jonathan Papelbon...
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Howard, Hamels Among Healing Phillies
Can Ryan Howard make a full comeback before the season begins? (PHOTO AP)According to CSNPhilly.com, Ryan Howard is about to take the next step in his recovery from offseason Achillies tendon surgery. Howard, 32, has been cleared to begin strength and power exercises after being cleared by doctors. The Phillies hope to have him taking part in “baseball activities” in...
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January 06, 2012
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January 06, 2012
“What If” The Platoon Works at First Base?
Ryan Howard seen here in happier times. Photo by Ian Riccaboni Starting this Tuesday and continuing each Tuesday, Ian Riccaboni will pose, and attempt to answer, an outside the box question that may effect the Phillies’ 2012 season.The Big Piece was last seen by many Phils fans writhing in pain a few feet up the first base line watching the eventual World Series-winning Cardinals...
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December 27, 2011
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December 27, 2011
PAINFUL NEWS
Report: Howard out six months
The Phillies have confirmed that Ryan Howard ruptured his left Achilles tendon on the final out of their NLDS game with St. Louis. Howard should miss at least six months, leaving the start of the 2012 season in doubt.
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October 08, 2011
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October 08, 2011
MAN DOWN
Ryan Howard injures Achilles'
Ryan Howard made the last out of the season for the Phillies, but the shame is he may have torn his Achilles leaving the box.
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October 08, 2011
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