The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:32:11 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Ryan Howard Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:YESLER) 60 Optimism was the word of the spring for the Phillies, but now, all of that optimism has to be turned into reality. The question is whether the Phillies can be better on the field than they are on paper. http://phillies.scout.com/2/1279691.html 2047 Chuck Hixson http://phillies.scout.com/2/1279691.html Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:56:00 GMT 0 309 Philadelphia phillies Three of the five starting first basemen in the National League East set career-highs in home runs in 2012. The two that didn't were slowed down by injuries. Needless to say, the NL East has a lot of strong first basemen to watch in 2013. http://phillies.scout.com/2/1263202.html 2047 Jay Zenz http://phillies.scout.com/2/1263202.html Sat, 02 Feb 2013 19:34:00 GMT 1 309 Philadelphia phillies Darin Ruf has lots of power and plenty of talent. The problem is whether the Phillies can trust handing their left field job to him in 2013, since he's only played as high as Double-A. http://phillies.scout.com/2/1225699.html 2047 Chuck Hixson http://phillies.scout.com/2/1225699.html Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:20:00 GMT 1 309 Philadelphia phillies Ryan Howard believes he's getting better everyday and that he's on a good schedule for returning to playing in the majors. The reports on the Achilles tear that he suffered last October are at least as good as they can be almost nine months after suffering the injury. http://phillies.scout.com/2/1199639.html 2047 Jay Zenz http://phillies.scout.com/2/1199639.html Mon, 02 Jul 2012 17:41:00 GMT 0 309 Philadelphia phillies At just about the half-way point through the season, it's a good time to check around the minors for things you may have missed and might be interested in knowing about. http://phillies.scout.com/2/1198209.html 2047 Chuck Hixson http://phillies.scout.com/2/1198209.html Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:18:00 GMT 1 309 Philadelphia phillies Usually when the Phillies give an update on injuries, fans hold their breath. But today was different as some good news trickled out of Clearwater for three injured Phillies. http://phillies.scout.com/2/1170408.html 2047 PBI Staff http://phillies.scout.com/2/1170408.html Fri, 23 Mar 2012 01:18:00 GMT 1 309 Philadelphia phillies Jimmy Rollins is a go-to guy for spring quotes. At least once a spring, he makes a prediction or comment that garners headlines. This spring, he's presenting his thoughts on the medical condition of the Phillies. http://phillies.scout.com/2/1167989.html 2047 Jay Zenz http://phillies.scout.com/2/1167989.html Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:19:00 GMT 1 309 Philadelphia phillies Initially, Ryan Howard was ahead of schedule in recovering from his torn Achilles tendon. The infection that slowed his schedule still has him sidelined. http://phillies.scout.com/2/1165321.html 2047 The Sports Xchange http://phillies.scout.com/2/1165321.html Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:17:00 GMT 0 309 Philadelphia phillies Shane Victorino returned from the DL on Thursday and Ryan Howard figures to be next. Howard did some infield work Thursday and reports that his sprained ankle is feeling much better. http://phillies.scout.com/2/992111.html 2047 The Sports Xchange http://phillies.scout.com/2/992111.html Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:44:00 GMT 0 309 Philadelphia phillies Seemingly out of the blue, the Phillies announced that they have signed first baseman Ryan Howard to a five-year extension, which takes effect in 2012. The deal includes a club option for a sixth season. http://phillies.scout.com/2/965867.html 2047 Philly Baseball News http://phillies.scout.com/2/965867.html Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:36:00 GMT 0 309 Philadelphia phillies For any sort of trade discussion or even a rumor of a discussion to be plausible, it needs to have a ring of truth to it. Swapping Howard and Pujols could ring pretty true if you consider all of the angles. http://phillies.scout.com/2/954536.html 2047 Chuck Hixson http://phillies.scout.com/2/954536.html Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:16:00 GMT 1 309 Philadelphia phillies On the 29th anniversary of the Phillies winning the 1980 World Series, the Phillies advanced to their second straight Fall Classic with a 10-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Next up is either the Angels or Yankees. http://phillies.scout.com/2/911896.html 2047 Chuck Hixson http://phillies.scout.com/2/911896.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:32:00 GMT 0 309 Philadelphia phillies There was a time when Ryan Howard was available to other clubs, but because nobody offered what the Phillies thought was a fair return, they pulled him off the market. Instead, they dealt Jim Thome even though they had to pay a chunk of his big contract, to make room for Howard. http://phillies.scout.com/2/910856.html 2047 Jay Zenz http://phillies.scout.com/2/910856.html Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:15:00 GMT 1 309 Philadelphia phillies Chase Utley easily won the balloting among National League second basemen and Raul Ibanez was voted into his first All-Star Game by the fans. Then, manager Charlie Manuel picked Ryan Howard for the NL club, leaving Shane Victorino to fight for a spot in balloting by the fans. http://phillies.scout.com/2/877312.html 2047 PBN Staff http://phillies.scout.com/2/877312.html Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:23:00 GMT 0 309 Philadelphia phillies Maybe it's the added incentive from winning a World Series, or maybe, it's early preparation for his next big contract. Whatever the reason, Ryan Howard has a renewed approach to the season. http://phillies.scout.com/2/838599.html 2047 Chuck Hixson http://phillies.scout.com/2/838599.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:43:00 GMT 1 309 Philadelphia phillies The Philadelphia Phillies agreed to a three-year, $54-million contract extension with first baseman Ryan Howard on Sunday, avoiding a potentially landmark salary arbitration hearing later this week. http://phillies.scout.com/2/838005.html 2047 Tyler Hissey http://phillies.scout.com/2/838005.html Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:14:00 GMT 0 309 Philadelphia phillies Ruben Amaro Jr. was seemingly groomed for years to be the general manager of the Phillies. His chance came when mega-exec Pat Gillick retired at the end of the Phillies World Series run. Some fans were a little concerned about "junior" taking over, but he's quickly proven himself to be ready. http://phillies.scout.com/2/837938.html 2047 Chuck Hixson http://phillies.scout.com/2/837938.html Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:45:00 GMT 1 309 Philadelphia phillies In somewhat of a surprise deal, the Phillies and Ryan Howard agreed to a three-year, $54 million deal that will keep Howard in Philadelphia through the 2011 season. http://phillies.scout.com/2/837719.html 2047 Chuck Hixson http://phillies.scout.com/2/837719.html Sun, 08 Feb 2009 17:51:00 GMT 0 309 Philadelphia phillies If you believe in remembering history, so you don't repeat the mistakes that have been made in the past, then there is a very compelling reason for not signing Ryan Howard to a long term deal. http://phillies.scout.com/2/833925.html 2047 John Shiffert http://phillies.scout.com/2/833925.html Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:29:00 GMT 0 309 Philadelphia phillies There is little known about what slugger Ryan Howard thinks concerning his negotiations with the Philadelphia Phillies. Nor is it important or necessary. It is known that he is soon to enter that nebulous salary area where the team may deem him more expensive than not. With an arbitration hearing right around the corner, the Phils are faced with the dilemma of...paying a private Ryan. http://phillies.scout.com/2/833479.html 2047 Allen Ariza (aka CD) http://phillies.scout.com/2/833479.html Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:27:00 GMT 0 309 Philadelphia phillies