Official Site of the Phillies · Sep 1, 2016
Biggest Pieces: Highlighting Howard's career
9/3/06: Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard hits three home runs, recording his 50th, 51st and 52nd homers of the seasonBut the Phillies will have the opportunity to properly recognize Ryan Howard's many accomplishments. Howard is entering the final month of the final season of a five-year, $125 million contract. He has a $23 million club option for 2017, but the Phillies are expected to take a $10 million buyout instead.
Howard is the only remaining member from the 2008 World Series championship team, and he certainly had some memorable moments and remarkable accomplishments along the way, including winning the '06 National League Most Valuable Player and '05 NL Rookie of the Year Awards.