Howard is the last 3 years "alternative Triple Crown", 151 homers, 431 RBI and 579 times by the Triple Alliance of vibration are the most. Scott Rolen in the billboard people leave the club with heavy artillery after Jim Thome, first baseman Howard to shoulder great responsibility, not only in 2005 won the rookie, but in 2006 was the National League MVP.
After signing a contract with Howard, Phillies top players the next three years, basically settled, Jimmy Rollins, Brad Lidge, Cole Hamels and Chase Utley are at least 2011 until the time for the maintenance of dominance is a big help, but this year the team will pay the total amount to 127 million U.S. dollars, almost equal to 130 million U.S. dollars mark
