I just can't see this as a viable option. Even if we "ONLY" have to pay Howard 4 or 5 million a year for the next 3 years, he's a negative value player now. He's horrible defensively, can't hit left-handed pitchers, and is just not good, period. Why give up ANYTHING of value, plus ANY cash for a guy of his skilset? Are people just enamored with the name? He has absolutely nothing left in the tank.