Archive for February 23rd, 2012

Who is your Favorite Philly Team?

February 23rd, 2012 by Leo | Comments Off on Who is your Favorite Philly Team? | Filed in General, TalkSportsPhilly


Philly fans are so passionate about their teams that TSP would like to know:

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Ryan Howard, No Quick Fix for his Return

February 23rd, 2012 by Leo | Comments Off on Ryan Howard, No Quick Fix for his Return | Filed in Baseball, General, Phillies

Last play of the NLDS, insult added to injury

by Christopher Leomporra

A lot of Phillies fans have been speculating on when the return of Howard will be, especially because Howard has been partially active for spring training this year.  Howard has been taking batting practice and jogging so far and this is an indication that his injury is starting to heal.  If you remember, Howard injured his Achilles at the very end of the 5th game in the National League Divisional Series.  What appeared to be the insult added to the injury for the Phils after the disappointing performance in the playoffs last year.

If you are hoping to see Ryan on the field at the beginning of baseball season this year then you will not get your wish.  Howard did have a successful operation on his injury and recovery has been going good but the reports say he will not be ready until at least May.  He is also expected to make a full recovery and be at 100% when he returns to the field.  I believe it is better not to rush his return and make sure he is completely healed so that he just doesn’t re-injure the Achilles and risk the possible ending of his career.

The Phillies already have a couple of players to fill in during Howard’s absence.  It should be interesting to watch who will become the starter as the Phils get closer to opening day.  The two top contenders for the spot are Ty Wigginton and Jim Thome, with the reports saying Ty is the current favorite.  It certainly will make for some interesting drama at First base this year for the Phillies.

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