Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard, right, celebrates with teammates Michael Martinez (7), Jimmy Rollins (11), and Juan Pierre (10). This scene hasn't happened a great many times this season, much to the dismay of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard, right, celebrates with teammates Michael Martinez (7), Jimmy Rollins (11), and Juan Pierre (10). This scene hasn't happened a great many times this season, much to Show more
Philadelphia hope Ryan Howard's problems stem from his repaired Achilles and that he will be back to his old self next season, but it is more likely he, and Chase Utley, are in steep decline, writes Carroll Rogers.
