Howard signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox in January . After being released in late March, he was signed to a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers and was assigned to their Triple-A affiliate, the Nashville Sounds. Howard was released on August 12, 2008, while playing for the Huntsville Stars of the Southern League. Personal life After he retired, Howard returned to Jackson and had two children. He coaches in their coach-pitch softball league. References External links 1979 births Living people Florida Marlins players San Diego Padres players Major League Baseball pitchers Baseball players from Illinois Fort Wayne Wizards players Rancho Cucamonga Quakes players Lake Elsinore Storm players Portland Beavers players Albuquerque Isotopes players Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players Syracuse SkyChiefs players Iowa Cubs players Nashville Sounds players Huntsville Stars players People from Danville, Illinois