Did you hear that? Its the Liberty Bell ringing now that Ryan Howard is signed, sealed, and delivered to the Phillies. Its not bad money for Howard who has shown he can really mash when he is not striking out. When he gets in his groove, he is a feared hitter. Though, in the World Series his bat in the lineup is not one that really put fear into me.
With Chase Utley not certain for the upcoming season, the Phillies could not afford Howard coming into camp in a foul mood again due to his contract. It seems to me the Phillies are doing all the right things.
Every now and then you hear the whispers that Howard is simply just a good platoon hitter. His offensive powerhouse will never be that of a Albert Pujols with his all around game. But, for three years this is a good fit for both Howard and the Phillies.
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[...] the lefty slugger coming into the 2009 season. But, one thing I touched on a few weeks ago about Ryan Howard: Every now and then you hear the whispers that Howard is simply just a good platoon [...]