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Phans, Ryan Howard's contract extension is an occasion worth celebrating. So, jam with me. Haters are not welcome.



And while you're still all about Ryan Howard, I'll make this your one stop shop for all the worthwhile posts relating to "The Big Piece" from around the bloggerhood.


TheFightins.com reviews all the crazy hater talk out there from baseball writers. Check it out by clicking here.

Joe Giglio's Shore Sports Scoop says that Howard is worth every cent. Click this link to read that article.

If you understand stat geek jargon, Bill Baer's Crashburn Alley should be your next stop. Have a look at his Howard value drop-off break down by clicking here.

In Ruben We Trust has a butt load of solid ideas about what Ryan Howard could spend his big bucks on. Check that out by clicking here.

One of the gals at Chicks Dig the Long Ball has some mixed feelings about the extension, as it relates to other players. Read that post by clicking here.

Balls, Sticks & Stuff considers how Howard will age over the course of the deal and compares him to the likes of Mo Vaughn and Richie Sexson. Have a look at that by clicking here.

More Hardball gives reasons why the deal is too many years and too much money. The reasons may be flawed, but they are good guys, so check them out anyway by clicking here.

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