5 years and $125 million bought the Phillies a WAR of -1.1.

 

Also, Ryan Howard's career WAR is 15.0.  Nick Punto's is 15.3.

With an offensive WAR of 21.7, that's one heck of a drag his defense at first base causes. Good hitter back in the day, wrong league.

He's 36 and has made more money than he knows what to do with. I respect Howard after reading his quotes about the situation. He's not delusional about where he is in his career, or holding a grudge for being benched like we've seen from several Twins players. I suspect he's either going to retire or sign a minor league contract next year. 

 

He's 36 and has made more money than he knows what to do with. I respect Howard after reading his quotes about the situation. He's not delusional about where he is in his career, or holding a grudge for being benched like we've seen from several Twins players. I suspect he's either going to retire or sign a minor league contract next year. 

Maybe the White Sox, they of the 6-17 record in the last 4 weeks or so, can trade for Howard so they can keep contending :-)

Edited June 5, 201610 yr by jimmer

I don't understand the hate on Howard?

 

He has directed Night Shift, Splash, Cocoon, Back Draft, A Beautiful mind and many more.

 

There has to be some love out there.