February 23, 2012
Again, Ryan Howard is not expected back on the filed again until May. But Howard showed another encouraging sign on Wednesday, in his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon that he suffered at the end of last season.
In addition to light running and fielding ground balls, Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com reports that Howard took batting practice for the first time since suffering his injury.
It was retained however, that Howard is still recovering, and needs to work himself back in to baseball shape.
Polanco 100%
Salisbury also reported that third baseman Placido Polanco says that he is 100% now.
Polanco had offseason surgery to repair a sports hernia, that was bothering him for much of the 2011 season.
“I got it fixed,” Polanco said. “I had a good rehab. I’ve been hitting, fielding, doing everything.”
Polanco had a good start last season, earning him an All-Star appearance, but he passed on the game due to injuries.
Because of the sports hernia, Polanco's performance faded as the season wore on.
Hopefully, he will have a much better year this season.
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