Phillies Odds and Ends – Howard’s Return, Doc’s Second Opinion, Chooch’s MVP and J-Roll’s Hitting Streak
Ruben Amaro Jr., Phillies General Manager, said in March that he was hopeful that Ryan Howard, the hulking 1st baseman recovering from a ruptured Achilles’ tendon would be back with the Phillies sometime in May. As the calendar prepares to flip to June, Amaro revised his timeframe. When CSN’s Jim Salisbury asked Amaro if Ryan Howard would return in June, Amaro said that...
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On Doc, Oswalt, Howard, Injuries, and the Phillies
Are you honestly shocked?
Let me preface all of this: Howard and Utley haven't played an inning, Worley, Lee, and Halladay have done DL stints, Thome and Nix are watching baseball and not playing it, Rollins and Qualls have stunk, Victorino and Pence have had their negatives, Joe Blanton is slumping, and they've used about 15 relievers (figuratively, I think?). The...
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Philadelphia Phillies Won’t Have Ryan Howard Back Until July
To add to the bad news for Philadelphia Phillies fans, GM Ruben Amaro, Jr. said today that it’s likely Ryan Howard won’t be back until July. Amaro said he may not even be back until after the All-Star break, which would be absolutely devastating for a Phillies offense that has been batting players like Ty Wigginton in the cleanup spot.
Say what you want about Howard being overrated...
Via Rant Sports
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18 hours ago
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Phillies' Howard unlikely to return in June
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard is unlikely to return in June from a ruptured Achilles tendon, according to general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. Amaro told MLB.com that Howard recently began taking live batting practice, but isn't close to playing in games. "I don't know," Amaro said when asked if Howard will be ready before the All-Star break. ...
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Phillies Nation TV: Howard Rehab, Youkilis, Oswalt
On the latest edition of Phillies Nation TV, our special guest is David Hale from the Wilmington News Journal. He sticks around for segments one and two, discussing the Phillies handling of Ryan Howard’s rehab, the Kevin Youkilis rumors, and much more.Natalie Egenolf is back with reader comments and questions, including who would be the MLB player most likely to front a boy...
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9 days ago
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9 days ago
Phillies' Decision To Bar Media From Watching Ryan Howard Rehab Doesn't Make Any Sense
Midway through Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro called an impromptu news conference. Amaro attempted to play damage control in response to two newspapers stories that ran on Sunday, claiming the team may have mishandled Howard's rehab in Florida twofold. One, by issuing him a cortisone show, and two, by not allowing a reporter to watch...
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9 days ago
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9 days ago
Ryan Howard's Rehab Off Limits to Media for Now, Club Defends Use of Cortisone Shot Last Season
The Philadelphia Phillies scrambed to clear the air on a couple of stories regarding rehabbing slugger Ryan Howard on Sunday. Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. spoke with members of the media during the series finale of the Phils' series with the Red Sox to address a pair of articles. Both articles were featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer, and both had to do with the...
Via NESN.com
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10 days ago
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10 days ago
Phils GM responds to report on Howard
Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro defended the club's treatment of Ryan Howard in response to a newspaper report that questioned the use of cortisone on the star slugger last season.
The Phillies treated an injury to Howard's left foot last Sept. 18 with a cortisone shot, an ailment the club termed as bursitis. Less than three weeks later, Howard tore his...
Via AP on Fox
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10 days ago
Phillies GM responds to report on Howard injury
Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro defended the club's treatment of Ryan Howard in response to a newspaper report that questioned the use of cortisone on the star slugger last season.
The Phillies treated an injury to Howard's left foot last Sept. 18 with a cortisone shot, an ailment the club termed as bursitis. Less than three weeks later, Howard tore his...
Via AP on Fox
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10 days ago
UP THE BEACH
Ryan Howard to build $23M home
Construction is set to begin on the 17,500 square-foot mansion, which will feature a "Venice-style lazy river running from the swimming pool underneath a series of bridges."
Via With Leather
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April 12, 2012
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April 12, 2012
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