The Monday Morning Quarterback: Ryan Howard

08 May, 2017

Braves Release Former Phillies Slugger Howard

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The Atlanta Braves released former World Series champion and 2006 National League Most Valuable Player Ryan Howard from his minor league contract on Monday. Howard batted just .184 with one extra-base hit in 42 plate appearances in 11 games for Triple-A Gwinnett. The 37-year-old also struck out 11 times. Atlanta signed Howard last month in a…

06 April, 2017

Former Phillies 1B Howard Signs Minor League Deal with Braves

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The Atlanta Braves signed former Philadelphia Phillies slugger Ryan Howard to a minor league contract, the team announced Thursday. The Braves said Howard will report to extended spring training next week at Lake Buena Vista, Fla., before likely joining Triple-A Gwinnett. Howard spent 13 seasons with the Phillies before the club used a $10 million buyout…