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Phillies and Howard agree to a 3-Year Deal

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Old 02-08-2009, 12:57 PM
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Re: Phillies and Howard agree to a 3-Year Deal

nice one for both sides
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Old 02-08-2009, 01:16 PM
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Re: Phillies and Howard agree to a 3-Year Deal

That's a pretty high salary, some will say he deserves it, but he's already 29, his defense is mediocre at best, and if his batting average continues to decay, he will be the next Richie Sexson(with less glove). We'll see, and it could very well be a good deal if he keeps hitting 50 bombs a year, but it's not without its risks.
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Old 02-08-2009, 01:20 PM
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Re: Phillies and Howard agree to a 3-Year Deal

I like the idea of making a deal over arby any day.
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Old 02-08-2009, 02:00 PM
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Re: Phillies and Howard agree to a 3-Year Deal

I was surprised by this deal because the Phillies made it out like they didn't want Howard past his arbitration days.
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Old 02-08-2009, 02:38 PM
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Re: Phillies and Howard agree to a 3-Year Deal

A few tears comes to my eyes knowing that Howard makes more than Albert Pujols.
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Old 02-08-2009, 02:41 PM
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Howard still doesn't make more than the Commissioner.
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Old 02-08-2009, 05:40 PM
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Re: Phillies and Howard agree to a 3-Year Deal

It's gonna be a mess when Hamels and Howard become free agents in the same year.
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Old 02-08-2009, 05:46 PM
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Re: Phillies and Howard agree to a 3-Year Deal

No it won't, because they keep Hamels and let someone else sign Mo Vaughn.
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Old 02-08-2009, 06:04 PM
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Re: Phillies and Howard agree to a 3-Year Deal

Doesn't Rollins become a free agent in the same year too?
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Old 02-08-2009, 08:09 PM
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Yes he does. Saber's right too, Hamels over Howard without Amaro batting an eye.
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Old 02-08-2009, 08:28 PM
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Re: Phillies and Howard agree to a 3-Year Deal

A 28 year old Hamels or a 31 year old Howard? No question. Howard will be a mediocre or worse defensive 1B, and his hitting will be just starting to decline, while Hamels will be a LHP in his prime.
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