http://crashburnalley.com/2008/01/21/the-ryan-howard-situation/ Philadelphia Phillies baseball analysis that everyone can enjoy. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:58:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://crashburnalley.com/2008/01/21/the-ryan-howard-situation/comment-page-1/#comment-1106 MoonDog Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:34:55 +0000 http://crashburnalley.com/?p=70#comment-1106 I like that term "Ruthian," and I guarantee you his agent will point to Albert Pujols and say, "we deserve as much if not more than him." Pujols will earn $12.938M this season - is Howard worth that? Yes. But Pujols didn't start making the big bucks until his fourth season - his arbitration eligible year. I like that term “Ruthian,” and I guarantee you his agent will point to Albert Pujols and say, “we deserve as much if not more than him.” Pujols will earn $12.938M this season – is Howard worth that? Yes. But Pujols didn’t start making the big bucks until his fourth season – his arbitration eligible year.

]]> http://crashburnalley.com/2008/01/21/the-ryan-howard-situation/comment-page-1/#comment-1101 Bill Baer Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:01:46 +0000 http://crashburnalley.com/?p=70#comment-1101 Howard has definitely earned it, that's for sure. And he'll likely earn whatever he's paid until 2011. Howard has definitely earned it, that’s for sure. And he’ll likely earn whatever he’s paid until 2011.

]]> http://crashburnalley.com/2008/01/21/the-ryan-howard-situation/comment-page-1/#comment-1097 Nick Mon, 21 Jan 2008 08:38:34 +0000 http://crashburnalley.com/?p=70#comment-1097 You treat your players poorly, and other players notice. I think Howard has earned his keep with the Phillies, and they should return the favor. Chances are, he would be willing to take somewhat of a hometown discount if they treated him properly. You treat your players poorly, and other players notice. I think Howard has earned his keep with the Phillies, and they should return the favor. Chances are, he would be willing to take somewhat of a hometown discount if they treated him properly.

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