Ryan Howard Smoking in Dugout

Here is how a "star athlete" prepares before a game. Apparently Howard and Jason Werth enjoy going through a pack of cigarettes to get prepared for a Major League game. This was taken yesterday just before the Phils took down the Nats 9-8 in Washington's home opener. Ryan Howard is a fat piece of sh*t that is more or less the Adam Dunn of the Phillies. Yes, he hits home runs, but what else does he really do? He went 2-5 yesterday with 1 home run off the worst pitcher in the universe, Saul Rivera. Saul came into the game in the top of the 7th with a tie score. He then hits the first two batters he faces then serves up a meatball to Howard right down the middle of the plate. A JV high schooler could have hit that one out of the park. Bottom line - Howard, stop smoking, lose some weight and maybe you're team will improve on your stellar start to the '09 season.

The Phils were actually smoking as part of a tribute to Harry Kalas.