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The Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday declined Ryan Howards option for the 2017 season and almost certainly closed the door on his time with the franchise.The club paid Howard a $10 million buyout instead of picking up the option, which was worth $23 million.He tied for the club lead in 2016 with 25 home runs, but also hit a career-worst .196.Howard, who turns 37 on Nov. 19, has played all 13 of his major league seasons in Philadelphia. He was named the National League MVP in 2006 when he set career bests in home runs (58), RBIs (149) and batting average (.313).The slugging first baseman helped the Phillies win the World Series in 2008, when he hit three home runs and had six RBIs in Philadelphias five-game victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. He was named the 2009 National League Championship Series MVP in the Phillies five-game victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers after batting .333 with two home runs and eight RBIs in the series.His 382 home runs rank second on the Phillies all-time list, behind Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt, while his 1,294 RBIs rank third.When he was honored in a ceremony during the Phillies final regular-season game this season, Howard said he planned to continue playing.I know theres more in the tank, he said. Ill know when its time.The Phillies on Thursday also declined the 2017 option on right-hander Charlie Morton.Morton started four games in his only season with the Phillies before tearing a hamstring. His mutual option called for $9.5 million, and instead he receives a $1 million buyout.? Drew Lock Jersey .J. -- Seven games into a disappointing season, New York Giants defensive catalyst Jason Pierre-Paul is getting the feeling hes back. Gary Zimmerman Womens Jersey . LOUIS -- St. http://www.broncosrookiestore.com/Broncos-Noah-Fant-Jersey/ . By having more great seasons. Manning was the only unanimous choice for the 2013 Associated Press NFL All-Pro team Friday. Karl Mecklenburg Jersey . - Levi Browns tenure at left tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers is over before it even began. Dennis Smith Womens Jersey . -- Mike Smith never saw his first NHL goal go in. The New Orleans Pelicans are signing veteran guard Lance Stephenson to add backcourt depth.League sources told ESPN that Stephenson and the Pelicans have come to terms on a one-year deal.Chicago-based Priority Sports, Stephensons new representation, confirmed the agreement via Twitter on Friday afternoon but did not reveal terms.The Pelicans have been looking to sign a veteran guard in the wake of the news that former All-Star point guard Jrue Holiday will be out indefinitely at the start of the season to help his wife, former U.S. womens national soccer team star Lauren Holiday, as she prepares for surgery on a brain tumor.Stephenson split last season between the Clippers and Grizzlies after a subpar 2014-15 season in Charlotte led the Hornets to deal him to Los Angeeles in the summer of 2015.ddddddddddddThe 25-year-old enjoyed a breakout season in Indiana in 2013-14, averaging 13.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game ?in helping the 56-win Pacers advance to the Eastern Conference finals. But he left the Pacers in the summer of 2014 to sign a three-year, $27 million deal with Charlotte, only to last one season with the Hornets after it quickly became clear that he didnt fit in with them.Memphis acquired Stephenson from the Clippers via trade in February, and he showed flashes of his Indiana form with the Grizzlies, averaging 14.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 26.6 minutes per game. ' ' '