Ryan Howard said he lost 15 to 20 pounds by cutting sugar out of his diet this offseason, the Philadelphia Daily News reports.
Howard said he lost 15-to-20 pounds by cutting sugar out of his diet this offseason, the Philadelphia Daily News reports.
Analysis:
Howard has also made adjustments to his batting stance giving him a quicker path to the ball when he swings. He has needed to do something to try to adjust as his OPS has dropped from .931 in 2009 to .690 last season. The Phillies are hoping Howard shows signs of life at the plate this season, as they have been unable to find a taker for him in trade talks to this point.
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