Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard fields balls at the Phillies' Major League Baseball spring training facility in Clearwater, Florida February 20, 2012. REUTERS/Brian Blanco (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard (C) greets a group of men as he arrives at the Phillies' Major League Baseball spring training facility in Clearwater, Florida February 20, 2012. REUTERS/Brian Blanco (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard smiles toward teammates working out nearby as he arrives at the Phillies' Major League Baseball spring training facility in Clearwater, Florida February 20, 2012. REUTERS/Brian Blanco (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard smiles toward teammates working out nearby as he arrives at the Phillies' Major League Baseball spring training facility in Clearwater, Florida February 20, 2012. REUTERS/Brian Blanco (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard (L) guards Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett (C) along with Magic teammate Ryan Anderson in the second half of their NBA basketball game in Boston, Massachusetts January 23, 2012. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Charlotte Bobcats power forward Boris Diaw of France (32) works to drive between Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) shooting guard Quentin Richardson (back R) and power forward Ryan Anderson (front R) in their NBA basketball game in Charlotte, North Carolina December 30, 2011. REUTERS/Chris Keane (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Charlotte Bobcats power forward Boris Diaw of France (C) works to drive between Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (R) and power forward Ryan Anderson (L) in their NBA basketball game in Charlotte, North Carolina December 30, 2011. REUTERS/Chris Keane (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Edmonton Oilers' Ryan Jones (C) scores on Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (R) while being checked by Jakub Kindl (L) during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Edmonton December 19, 2011. REUTERS/Dan Riedlhuber (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Detroit Red Wings' goalie Jimmy Howard (R) stops a shot from Edmonton Oilers' Ryan Jones during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Edmonton December 19, 2011. REUTERS/Dan Riedlhuber (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (C) celebrates with his teammates Ryan Taylor (R) and Howard Green (L) after making the game winning field goal as time expired in the fourth quarter during their NFL football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, New Jersey, December 4, 2011. REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Penn State wide receiver Stephen Obeng-Agyapong (7) runs by Ohio State defenders Travis Howard (7) and Ryan Shazier (10) during the second quarter of their NCAA football game in Columbus, Ohio, November 19, 2011. REUTERS/Matt Sullivan (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard defends his net from Edmonton Oilers leftwing Ryan Smyth during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Detroit, Michigan November 11, 2011. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

A combination photo shows Philadelphia Phillies' first baseman Ryan Howard falling down while running to first base during the ninth inning of Game 5 of their MLB National League Divisional Series baseball playoff game against St. Louis Cardinals in Philadelphia October 7, 2011. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies' first baseman Ryan Howard falls down running to first base as St. Louis Cardinals' catcher Yadier Molina looks on during the ninth inning of Game 5 of their MLB National League Divisional Series baseball playoff game in Philadelphia October 7, 2011. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies' first baseman Ryan Howard is carried off the field after falling down during the ninth inning of Game 5 of their MLB National League Divisional Series baseball playoffs against St. Louis Cardinals in Philadelphia, October 7, 2011. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies' first baseman Ryan Howard tries to make a catch on a foul ball hit by St. Louis Cardinals' left fielder Matt Holliday during the sixth inning of Game 4 of their MLB National League Divisional Series baseball playoffs in St. Louis October 5, 2011. REUTERS/Dave Kaup (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies' first baseman Ryan Howard celebrates a double play against the St. Louis Cardinals to end the eighth inning in Game 3 of their MLB National League Divisional Series baseball playoffs in St. Louis October 4, 2011. REUTERS/Sarah Conard (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies' first baseman Ryan Howard (L) celebrates his team's victory over the St. Louis Cardinals as Cardinals' shortstop Ryan Theriot walks off the field in Game 3 of their MLB National League Divisional Series baseball playoffs in St. Louis October 4, 2011. REUTERS/Sarah Conard (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies' first baseman Ryan Howard (R) reacts to striking out during the fourth inning of Game 3 of their MLB National League Divisional Series baseball playoffs, as St. Louis Cardinals' catcher Yadier Molina looks on, in St. Louis October 4, 2011. REUTERS/Sarah Conard (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies' first baseman Ryan Howard hits a two-run single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of Game 2 of their MLB National League Divisional Series baseball playoffs in Philadelphia, October 2, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard gestures after his three run home run in the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of their MLB National League Divisional Series baseball playoffs in Philadelphia, October 1, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard (R) celebrates with teammates after his three run home run in the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of their MLB National League Divisional Series baseball playoffs in Philadelphia, October 1, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard is congratulated by third base coach Juan Samuel after Howard's three run home run in the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of their MLB National League Divisional Series baseball playoffs in Philadelphia, October 1, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard watches his three run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals fly as the Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (L) rises behind the plate in the sixth inning of Game 1 of their MLB National League Divisional Series baseball playoffs in Philadelphia, October 1, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Lohse reacts after Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard's three run home run in the sixth inning of Game 1 of their MLB National League Divisional Series baseball playoffs in Philadelphia, October 1, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard watches his three run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals fly as the Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (L) sits behind the plate in the sixth inning of Game 1 of their MLB National League Divisional Series baseball playoffs in Philadelphia, October 1, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard watches his three run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals fly as the Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (L) sits behind the plate in the sixth inning of Game 1 of their MLB National League Divisional Series baseball playoffs in Philadelphia, October 1, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies Ryan Howard gestures to a photographer after the Phillies clinched the Eastern Division with a win over the St Louis Cardinals in their National League MLB baseball game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 17, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies' Hunter Pence celebrates with teammate Ryan Howard after they scored against the Atlanta Braves during the fifth inning of their National League MLB baseball game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 5, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard reacts after making a sliding catch on a pop foul from the Atlanta Braves during the fifth inning of their National League MLB baseball game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 5, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies batter Ryan Howard follows through on his swing as he hits a single to drive in a run against the New York Mets in the first inning of their MLB National League baseball game at CitiField in New York, July 17, 2011. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies (L-R) Placido Polanco, Ryan Howard and Carlos Ruiz celebrate defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in their MLB Interleague baseball game in Toronto, July 1, 2011. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies Ryan Howard (R) hits a two RBI single in front of Toronto Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia during the ninth inning of their MLB Interleague baseball game in Toronto, July 1, 2011. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Matt Holliday catches a pop fly hit by Philadelphia Phillies batter Ryan Howard during the eighth inning of their MLB National League baseball game in St. Louis, Missouri June 23, 2011. REUTERS/Sarah Conard (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies batter Ryan Howard is hit by a pitch from St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jason Motte during the eighth inning of their MLB National League baseball game in St. Louis, Missouri, June 21, 2011.
REUTERS/Sarah Conard (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

Philadelphia Phillies Ryan Howard is hit by a pitch from the Florida Marlins during the tenth inning of their MLB National League baseball game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 15, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies Ryan Howard scores the winning run against the Florida Marlins during the tenth inning of their MLB National League baseball game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 15, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard hits the game winning two RBI single against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning of their National League MLB baseball game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania June 12, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies Ryan Howard (L) celebrates his game winning two run single against the Chicago Cubs with Phillies first base coach Sam Perlozzo during the seventh inning of their National League MLB baseball game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 12, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard (R) celebrates his game winning solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers with teammate Raul Ibanez during the sixth inning of their National League MLB baseball game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 8, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda reacts as the Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard rounds the bases with a home run during the sixth inning of their National League MLB baseball game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 8, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies Ryan Howard watches his solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning of their National League MLB baseball game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 8, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies Ryan Howard hits a foul tip off his foot while playing against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning of their National League MLB baseball game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 6, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies Ryan Howard watches his game winning RBI single against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning of their National League MLB baseball game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 6, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Penske Racing driver Ryan Briscoe car slides on the track as Sam Schmidt Motorsports driver Jay Howard of Britain passes behind him after he crashed in turn two during practice time ahead of qualifications at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis May 21, 2011. REUTERS/Jamie Gallagher (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTOR RACING) 

Philadelphia Phillies Ryan Howard reacts after striking out against the Texas Rangers during the second inning of their Interleague MLB baseball game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 20, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

San Jose Sharks right wing Ryane Clowe (29) is hit by Detroit Red Wings center Valtteri Filppula (51) and Ruslan Salei (24) in front goalie Jimmy Howard (35) during the first period in Game 7 of the NHL Western Conference semi-final hockey playoff in San Jose, California May 12, 2011. REUTERS/Chad Ziemendorf (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard (L) is congratulated at homeplate by teammate Raul Ibanez after hitting a solo homerun in the first inning against the Florida Marlins during their MLB National League baseball game in Miami, Florida May 10, 2011. REUTERS/Hans Deryk (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) makes a save on San Jose Sharks right wing Ryane Clowe in the second period during Game 5 of the NHL Western Conference semi-final hockey playoff in San Jose, California May 8, 2011. REUTERS/Chad Ziemendorf (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Philadelphia Phillies Ryan Howard watches his game tying RBI single against the New York Mets during the eighth inning of their National League MLB baseball game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 1, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Detroit Red Wings Brad Stuart (C) and goalie Jimmy Howard react as San Jose Sharks Ryan Clowe shoots the puck at the net during overtime in Game 1 of their NHL Western Conference semi-final hockey playoff in San Jose, April 29, 2011. REUTERS/Chad Ziemendorf (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

New York Mets starting pitcher Mike Pelfrey (R) reacts as the Philadelphia Phillies Ryan Howard rounds the bases for a two-run home run during the second inning of their National League MLB baseball game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 29, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard celebrates his grand slam home run against the New York Mets during the sixth inning of their National League MLB baseball game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania April 29, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies Ryan Howard (R) celebrates his grand slam home run against the New York Mets with teammate Placido Polanco during the sixth inning of their National League MLB baseball game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania April 29, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies Ryan Howard watches his grand slam home run against the New York Mets during the sixth inning of their National League MLB baseball game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 29, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies Ryan Howard hits a grand slam home run against the New York Mets during the sixth inning of their National League MLB baseball game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 29, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies Ryan Howard watches his two-run home run against the New York Mets during the fourth inning of their National League MLB baseball game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania April 29, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies batter Ryan Howard gets hit by a pitch thrown by Washington Nationals starting pitcher John Lannan with the bases loaded in the fifth inning of their MLB National League baseball game in Washington April 13, 2011. REUTERS/Joe Giza (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

Washington Nationals base runner Danny Espinosa (R) tries in vain to beat out a bunt as Philadephia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard reaches for the throw for the out in the second inning of their MLB National League baseball game in Washington April 13, 2011. REUTERS/Joe Giza (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) 

Philadelphia Phillies runner Shane Victorino (L) scores on a single by the Phillies Ryan Howard (not pictured) past Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann (R) in the first inning of their MLB baseball game in Atlanta, Georgia, April 8, 2011. REUTERS/Tami Chappell (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL)