Posted: Monday, February 20, 2012, 7:42 PM | 15 comments |
 

Howard showing signs of Achilles improvement
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Ryan Howard has been jogging, taking grounders at first, and even a little bit of batting practice. However, the team will be taking a conservative approach to rehabbing his Achilles.
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:04 PM, 02/20/2012
    Great to see..and love Thome's constant support.
    — zdog
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:09 PM, 02/20/2012
    It's not the Achilles heel that needs to be addressed, it's his depth perception when swinging at low balls in the dirt.
    — dogman5
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:26 PM, 02/20/2012
    dogman, how many other players would work as hard as Ryan is to come back? Not too many, I wager. But don't worry, keep on making your moronic comments.
    — mjc1
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:31 PM, 02/20/2012
    This guy has so much heart and works so hard. He'll be playing opening day.
    — FrankGruber
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:41 PM, 02/20/2012
    He's still a WFC.....
    — CMc62480
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:47 PM, 02/20/2012
    I'm behind you BIG MAN! Be cool and go easy cause we need you BIG TIME!
    — Lynnwood
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:57 PM, 02/20/2012
    I'd wait as long as possible to get him out there. I'd also wait until he can run 5 miles without pain. I don't want him to come back and then we have to hear about his sore Achilles for the rest of the season.
    — AvoidSundanceVacations
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:24 PM, 02/20/2012
    Good to see- and I too would not rush him back. The goal is to be peaking in October which includes not over-using the starters.
    — Northcountry
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:30 PM, 02/20/2012
    Nice to see Ryan on the field. Good luck with the rehab. Go Phils!
    — peteinmich
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:00 PM, 02/20/2012
    My achilles ruptured on vacation in December while walking, it had been a problem for months. Looking at how a pro athlete like Howard who missed games due to problems in that area then had it rupture, its pretty eye opening
    This is a very serious injury & a tough recovery. Has anyone seen how hes walking? No limp or change in his stride/gait?
    — Steelmanpa
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:35 PM, 02/20/2012
    Go Big Piece...I'm behind you all the way!
    — VermontPhilsFan
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:29 PM, 02/20/2012
    Howard works hard. Always has. He needs a shorter, more consistent swing in the short playoff series. Over 162 games he puts up numbers but when it comes down to the nitty gritty he doesnt have a swing that promotes playoff success. I like Howard but Charlie, Ryan need to talk about situational hitting.
    — Apollo Creed
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:23 AM, 02/21/2012
    Me thinks Howard needs to hop back on the subway diet, he's looking like Thome's twin there... but seriously though, to see him up on his toes moving like that this early from that type of injury, the man's a beast
    — eburd983
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:01 AM, 02/21/2012
    Hope he spent as much time with a swing coach and sports psychologist as he did with a physical therapist. A more patient Ryan could be a real consistent weapon
    — Phil Lee


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