RYAN HOWARD RUMORS & GOSSIP
Howard Changing the Conversation?
The Big Piece is showing signs of his 2009 form. Photo by: Ian Riccaboni
Pop quiz: Over the last seven days, which Phillie has led the team in on-base percentage? How about the last 14 days? 30 days?
If you guessed Ryan Howard, you cheated. Or figured it out by reading the title.
Over the last 30 days, Howard has reached base at a nearly .400 clip (.398), good for 17th in the MLB...
SURE, WHY NOT?
Kid wants a home run, Ryan Howard delivers
Rumors of Philadelphia Phillies 1B Ryan Howard’s power demise may have been greatly exaggerated. He’s only yanked one home run since May 7. By all counts his recovery from an Achilles heel injury has sapped some of his power as he struggles in his lower half. But not on this jack. Ryan Howard treats both fans in the upper deck and a kid holding up a sign saying “ALL...
Did Amaro Take Shot at Howard?
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Prior to Monday’s Phillies/Nationals tilt at Citizens Bank Park, GM Ruben Amaro Jr. spent nearly 20 minutes discussing various topics including the health of Chase Utley and Carlos Ruiz, the return of John Lannan, and the comments made by Cliff Lee and Cole Hamels over the past week or so. It felt as though no stone had been unturned.
The most poignant remarks came when...
The Big Questions About the Big Piece
The Phillies have lost 3 of their last 4 games and there are still more questions about this team than there are answers. Perhaps the biggest question right now is about the Big Piece, Ryan Howard.
Take a look at the timeline for Howard this past week and a half:
Howard had a cortisone injection on May 19th; he was back in the line-up May 21st and feeling better. By May 23rd, he...
Ryan Howard suffering from spin Slidis Unrecognitis Syndrome
Ryan Howard has reportedly been diagnosed with Slidis Unrecognitis Syndrome. SUS is a condition in which a baseball player is unable to recognize a slider and in serious cases removes the ability of a player to recognize the type or location of any pitch. Howard's SUS existed his entire life but remained dormant until the 2010 season.
Of course I’m kidding here, but the...
Ryan Howard Avoids DL, Listed as Day-to-Day
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard was diagnosed with inflammation in his left knee and a supposed change in his meniscus following an MRI that was conducted on Monday.
After sitting out Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds, Howard will be listed as day-to-day and will miss Monday’s contest against the Miami Marlins.
Howard has admitted that his knee has been...
Caught looking! Mitch Williams Twitter, Ryan Howard strikeouts and fire Sam Perlozzo
I like to take a look at the in-depth numbers behind the scenes for my web sites, including Macho Row. From time to time I think I woudl like to share some of the most interesting search results leading readers to this little piece of the Phillies blogosphere with you. Maybe you will find some of them as amusing as I do.
Here is a look at the most recent top searches bringing...
MOVIE MOMENT
Howard homers for blind child
A blind child who met Ryan Howard prior to the Phillies game on Friday night asked the slugger to hit a home run and he delivered. See video of the fantastic moment.
How bad is the decline of Ryan Howard, really?
Ryan Howard is an easy target of criticism by Phillies fans. For those who pay attention to the deeper numbers and statistics of the game, Ryan Howard has his flaws. This cannot be denied when taking his contract value in to consideration. But as the month of April starts to wind down I was curious how Howard's first month of the season has compared to some of his previous Aprils...
What to Expect From Howard in 2013
Ryan Howard seen here in happier times. Photo by Ian Riccaboni
Let us pause for a second for a moment of self-acknowledgement: in 2011, I joined Phillies Nation after years of running a lightly traffic’ed blog about the Phillies and music, while posting pictures of Greek Yogurt and other healthy foods I was convinced I was going to try to incorporate into my daily diet. After a...
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