Phillies: Ryan Howard was The Big Piece to 2008 World Series team

Oct 2, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard (6) tips his cap to the fans as he leaves the game during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. The Philadelphia Phillies won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jul 11, 2015; San Francisco, CA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz (51) greets first baseman Ryan Howard (6) after his solo home run in the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports /

Phillies legend Ryan Howard’s importance to the 2008 World Series been overlooked as a result of injuries and struggles that overtook the latter parts of his career

Yesterday the career of a Phillies great most likely came to a modest end. Ryan Howard was released from the Atlanta Braves organization after batting .184 with one home run in 38 at bats for their Triple-A affiliate.

Howard once again becomes a free agent, however, one would assume this was Howard’s last shot to make it back to the big leagues. His career has seemingly come to an end after reaching the highest of highs with the Phillies, while also reaching the lowest of lows through an injury-plagued finale.

It’s a strange feeling when someone so important to an organization walks away from their career. It makes a fan think of fond memories provided by that player.

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