He appeared deserving at first , hitting 30 + home runs in each of the first two years of the deal .
After a second straight World Series appearance in 2009 , the Phillies rewarded Howard with a five - year , $125 million contract .
Howard appeared deserving at first , hitting 30 + home runs in each of the first two years of the deal .
After a second straight World Series appearance in 2009 , the Phillies rewarded Howard with a five - year , $125 million contract .