Philadelphia Phillies: Possible Ryan Howard Replacements for 2012

When the final out was made in Game 5 of the NLDS, the Philadelphia Phillies lost more than just the series. The team also saw their star first baseman, Ryan Howard, rupture his Achilles.

Howard will be out for at least 5 to six months and could miss most or all of the 2012 season if his injury lingers like many Achilles injuries do. The Phillies will need to change their approach to the offseason. The Phillies will now need to find someone who can fill in for the year at first base.

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