. >> they made sure he knew who he meant to the team and the city as well and katerine scott has moreheers and applause] when ryan howard walked on to the field this afternoon it was to resounding applause at citizens bank park a standing ovation, he raised his cap in thanks, gratitude for the fans who cheered him on all the way. >> we had some good runs didn't we. >> a special pregame ceremony honored the only remaining member of 2008 world series championship team. >> i'm just a laid back cat from st. louis out here trying to play ball. >> wife joined him on the field and mike schmidt presented him with a plaque and it was hard for him to fight back the tears. >> my family has grown with all of you. >> for fans it was emotional as well. on the field howard has been there and honors include national rookie of the year in 2005 and most valuable player in 2006. >> listen that guy has been a clutch hitter i mean he is like the mickey mantle of philly. >> kind of emotional because he was always one of my favorite phillies and weird seeing him in a different uniform if he is playing for s