He may not have a choice.
The former National League MVP was released from his minor league contract Monday by the Atlanta Braves after he struggled at Triple-A Gwinnett, a major blow to the 37-year-old slugger's hopes of carrying on with another team after a long career with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Less than a week after Howard insisted ''there's more in the tank,'' the Braves decided otherwise. He lasted only 11 games with the G-Braves, hitting .184 with one homer and five RBIs.
The Braves were hoping Howard could bolster an anemic bench and serve as designated hitter in interleague games.