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Ryan
Howard
Shortstop
Birthdate
25/7/1994
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
Saint Charles, MO
College
Missouri
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New York Mets trades bring to mind other failed superteams
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Ex-Phillies star Howard joins ESPN's 'Baseball Tonight'
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Ryan Howard
MiLB
Howard, hitting .184 in Triple-A, cut by Braves
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Ryan Howard
MiLB
Ex-Phillie Howard focused on big league return
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