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PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 31: Ryan Howard #6 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts to striking out against the New York Yankees in Game Three of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 31, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Jayson Werth, right, and Ryan Howard are seen in the dugout during the ninth inning of Game 3 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the New York Yankees Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in Philadelphia. The Yankees won 8-5 to take a 2-1 lead in the series.

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Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard takes infield practice at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. The Phillies host the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the Major League Baseball World Series Saturday night with the series tied 1-1.

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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 29: Ryan Howard #6 of the Philadelphia Phillies argues with home plate umpire Jeff Nelson #45 after Howard struck out for the fourth time in the game against the New York Yankees in Game Two of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 29, 2009 in the Bronx...

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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 29: Ryan Howard #6 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after striking out against the New York Yankees in Game Two of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 29, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Pedro Martinez, third from left, waits to be taken out of the game with teammates Chase Utley, left, Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard, right, during the seventh inning of Game 2 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the New York Yankees Thursday, Oct. 29,...

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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 28: Ryan Howard #6 of the Philadelphia Phillies tosses his bat after he struck out for the third out in the top of the third inning against the New York Yankees in Game One of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 28, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New...

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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 28: Ryan Howard #6 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a double in the top of the first inning against the New York Yankees in Game One of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 28, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard speaks to reporters during "workout day" before the 2009 Major league Baseball World Series between the New York Yankees and the Phillies in New York October 27, 2009. Game 1 of the World Series is scheduled for October 28 at Yankee Stadium.

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Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard catches a ball during baseball practice in Philadelphia, Friday, Oct. 23, 2009.

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Ryan Howard sprays champagne as he celebrates the Phillies winning the Major League Baseball National League Championship after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in Philadelphia October 21, 2009.

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Ryan Howard is sprayed with champagne by an unidentified staff member as they celebrate the Phillies winning the Major League Baseball National League Championship after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in Philadelphia, October 21, 2009.

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard celebrates in the clubhouse after the defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 to win Major League Baseball's NLCS playoff series in Philadelphia October 21, 2009. Howard was named most-valuable-player in the series.

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard holds the trophy for most valuable player after the Phillies defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 to win Major League Baseball's NLCS playoff series in Philadelphia, October 21, 2009.

Philadelphia Phillies Jayson Werth (L) and Ryan Howard celebrate after a two run home run by Werth in the first inning in Game 5 of their Major League Baseball NLCS playoff series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Philadelphia, October 21, 2009.

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Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Russell Martin, center, as Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard, right, is congratulated by Jayson Werth after Howard's two-run home run during the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship baseball series Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, in Philadelphia.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino, right, and Ryan Howard celebrate after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of the National League Championship baseball series Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, in Philadelphia. The Phillies beat Los Angeles 11-0 to take a 2-1 series lead.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Jayson Werth, right, and Ryan Howard walk back to the dugout after Werth's two run home run that scored Howard against Hiroki Kuroda during the first inning in Game 3 of the National League Championship baseball series Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Phillies batter Ryan Howard (C) singles off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Vicente Padilla (L) in the seventh inning in Game 2 of Major League Baseball's NLCS playoff series in Los Angeles October 16, 2009. The Dodgers catcher is Russell Martin.

Philadelphia Phillies' Raul Ibanez (R) celebrates with teammates Ryan Howard (L) and Jayson Werth after hitting a three-run homer in the eighth inning in Game 1 of MLB's NLCS playoff series in Los Angeles, October 15, 2009.

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard throws during batting practice in preparation for their MLB National League Championship playoff baseball series in Los Angeles October 14, 2009.

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Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard tosses the ball during practice Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Phillies will play the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League championship series Thursday.

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DENVER - OCTOBER 11: Manager Jim Tracy #4 of the Colorado Rockies discusses a fielder's choice call with first base umpire Angel Hernandez #55 as Ryan Howard #6 of the Philadelphia Phillies and Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies stand by in Game Four of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB...

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Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard warms up during a baseball workout in Denver on Friday, Oct. 9, 2009. The Phillies face the Colorado Rockies in Game 3 of the National League division baseball series on Saturday.

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PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 08: (L-R) Chase Utley #26 and Ryah Howard #6 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate after they scored on a 2-run single by Raul Ibanez #29 in the bottom of the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Citizens...