Ryan Howard in Philly Mag

Incidentally, the same issue of Philadelphia Magazine has a great piece on Ryan Howard (who also graces the cover of this week's issue of ESPN the Magazine). I agree with the sentiments expressed about Howard in that article - the guy is the real deal, and, seemingly, a model citizen to beat. Guys like Ryan Howard come along maybe a few time a generation. If the Phillies don't do what they need to do to lock this guy up for the very long term, I can only conclude that their front office is as stupid as many of us think that they are.