Oswalt to Phillies

[Dr. Gonzo]

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5418615

The Phillies and Astros have intensified talks in the past 24 hours about a deal that would send pitcher Roy Oswalt (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?playerId=4575) to Philadelphia, sources said.
The teams have agreed to the players who will be exchanged, as well as the financial terms that will address the $23 million remaining on Oswalt's contract, according to a major league source with knowledge of the deal.
It is now up to Oswalt to decide whether to waive his no-trade clause.

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Oswalt
The agreement on trade terms was first reported by KRIV-TV in Houston.
There have been doubts about whether Oswalt is willing to do so for a move to the Phillies. Despite reports to the contrary, the Phillies have gotten no indication that the 32-year-old right-hander has dropped his request that the Phillies pick up his option for 2012. The Phillies have already balked at that demand.
Oswalt has hinted he might be willing to restructure his contract or compromise on that request. But there has been no indication that he would approve a deal without some sort of financial inducement.
Now that the Phillies have taken outfielder Jayson Werth (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?playerId=4262) off the market, they would no longer be able to clear money off their $142 million payroll to absorb the approximately $5 million that remains in Oswalt's salary for the rest of this year.
So they have asked the Astros to pay a significant portion of Oswalt's money. The 32-year-old right-hander has a $16 million guarantee for next season, plus either a $2 million buyout or a $16 million option for 2012.
A further sign that the Phillies remain the favorite -- and perhaps the only team left -- in the talks for Oswalt is that the two other clubs that had been in the bidding, the Cardinals and Dodgers, have moved on to pursue other deals.
The Cardinals have concentrated on second-tier starters and on an infield bat. The Dodgers, meanwhile, made a trade Wednesday for Royals outfielder Scott Podsednik (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?playerId=4405), and were more focused on trying to trade for Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?playerId=4062) and Pirates pitcher Paul Maholm (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?playerId=6398) than they were on continuing talks for Oswalt.
Nevertheless, it was also clear the Phillies weren't particularly confident that they were going to be able to trade for Oswalt themselves. They made contact with the Cubs about Lilly and with the Indians about both Jake Westbrook (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?playerId=4422) and Fausto Carmona (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?playerId=6356). And they had a scout in Cleveland to watch Carmona's start against the Yankees.
With less than 72 hours remaining before Saturday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, Oswalt remained the Phillies' top priority, sources said. But Oswalt told MLB.com Wednesday that he wants "a little bit of time" to decide whether to approve any trade the Astros agree to.
"I'm hoping it's not going to be dropped on me an hour before the deadline," he said.
Oswalt didn't specify how much time he would need. But regardless, for the Phillies and Astros, the clock was ticking louder than ever Wednesday.

[DesignatedT]

In return for Oswalt, the Astros would get back left-handed starter J.A. Happ and two prospects, according to sources.

Happ is a good pitcher. Wonder who the other 2 prospects are.

[Dr. Gonzo]

Happ is a good pitcher. Wonder who the other 2 prospects are.

It would be great to get Jonathon Singleton.

[Kermit]

It would be great to get Jonathon Singleton.

From the sound of it, that didn't happen. Looks like the Astros may have been fleeced. Ed Wade strikes again. Plus, they're probably going to pay some of Oswalt's salary.

[Dr. Gonzo]

From the sound of it, that didn't happen. Looks like the Astros may have been fleeced. Ed Wade strikes again. Plus, they're probably going to pay some of Oswalt's salary.

That's what I figured. Fucking Wade's heart is still in Philly. They should send that piece of shit back over there and he can take Drayton with him.

[ducks]

oswalt is a big drama queen
he is not that great wants out wants to make sure other team pick up option and only go to maybe a couple of teams
he is a big fool

[Kermit]

oswalt is a big drama queen
he is not that great wants out wants to make sure other team pick up option and only go to maybe a couple of teams
he is a big fool

He's pretty damn good. When he realized that no one was going to assure the club option, he relented. And no shit he wanted to go to "maybe a couple of teams." Nice work there detective. That fool just got what he wanted.

[DesignatedT]

Astros paying 11 mil of Oswalts salary. Good move by Philly. If they don't like him after the season they don't have to pick up Roy's option either.

Hopefully Happ can turn into a real good one and those other prospects can do something. All and all more disappointing news out of Houston.

[DesignatedT]

oswalt is a big drama queen
he is not that great wants out wants to make sure other team pick up option and only go to maybe a couple of teams
he is a big fool

He's not a drama queen, he just wants to win and the Astros FO is a joke.

[ducks]

paying most of his salary is a joke
astros front office is worse then the dbacks

oswalt is not a ace he is maybe a 2 or 3 pitcher

[ducks]

last outing i saw he gave up 6 runs

[crc21209]

The Phillies should make a solid push now with both Halladay and Oswalt...

[Dr. Gonzo]

paying most of his salary is a joke
astros front office is worse then the dbacks

oswalt is not a ace he is maybe a 2 or 3 pitcher

I have to agree with down syndrome boy on this one.

[djohn2oo8]

Berkman should be the next one to go, haul in as many prospects as possible. Goddamn this stupid ass front office, making Brett Myers unfuckingtouchable, everyone else can go, but "let's not trade the wifebeater"......Brett Wallace is interesting, they should also rid themselves of Pence, and Wandy.

[djohn2oo8]

And fatass carlos lee, piece of shit!

[Dr. Gonzo]

They shouldn't get rid of Pence. He is actually good. Berkman and Carlos Lee should be fucking traded for scrubs. They are fat and worthless.

[EricB]

Brett Wallace wouldve been ok if the Astros were in the aL and had the dh....

[Kermit]

And fatass carlos lee, piece of shit!

No trade clause.

[MavDynasty]

What does ducks know anyways? This is the same guy who said that there were bird rights in the MLB

[gaKNOW!blee]

gg N.L.

[Kermit]

last outing i saw he gave up 6 runs

It happens. And as far as him being a 2 or 3, why do you think the Phillies traded for him? Do you think he's better than Halladay? No? Well congrats. Neither does the rest of the world. But he's better than the rest of the shit they have outside Hamels. Fucking Ducks.

[EricB]

:lol @ the Astros for throwing in 11 million.


Btw Philly, uhm, you had a better pitcher than Oswalt in Cliff Lee and you traded him from squat.

WTF are you bozos thinking!?

[DesignatedT]

Astros are a fucking joke. Fucking front office is a fucking disgrace. blow up the fucking team.

[Kermit]

Astros are a fucking joke. Fucking front office is a fucking disgrace. blow up the fucking team.

They're trying and they can't even suceed at that. That front office is an abortion. A gay, retarded abortion.

[Dr. Gonzo]

He's given up 5 runs in 6 innings so far.

[DesignatedT]

Rough start.

[DesignatedT]

Happ and Wallace are good pickups. Need to get rid of Lee now. that pos.

Happ was nice tonight.

[sribb43]

:lmao phillies
:lmao trading away Cliff Lee

[djohn2oo8]

Very excited about Wallace. Happ definitely a good pick up. LOL Lee

[ducks]

* Oswalt pounded by Nats in Phillies debut

I love it

overrated has been

[ducks]

The Astros wanted Chad Billingsley in exchange for Roy Oswalt, according to Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times (Twitter link). The Dodgers countered with a four-prospect offer, but the Astros preferred the Phils' offer.

[Kermit]

* Oswalt pounded by Nats in Phillies debut

I love it

overrated has been

So when he's sucessful in his next outing, I expect to see you back here sucking his dick. Our course you won't, because you're a coward with a pussy.

[ducks]

what he has pitched the last 2 outings he is not worth the trouble

[Kermit]

what he has pitched the last 2 outings he is not worth the trouble

What about last night you retarded asshat?

[ducks]

enright a double a pitcher this year 8 outings with dbacks has never given up 3 runs lasted atleast 6 innings


as a matter of fact has a lower era then strasburg who has 9 starts

[Kermit]

Engrish prease

[Kermit]

I just wanted to reiterate that Ducks is a fucking retard. I'm sure you knew this. Carry on.

[Spurminator]

4-1, 1.90 era in 7 starts with the Phillies.

[Kermit]

* Oswalt pounded by Nats in Phillies debut

I love it

overrated has been

:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

[Spurminator]

:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

[ducks]

just wait tell he gives up atleast 4 runs in his playoff start

[Kermit]

just wait tell he gives up atleast 4 runs in his playoff start

And when he doesn't, you can continue to suck on that giant cock of his. Your stupidity knows no end.

[Rummpd]

Phillies are playing again like they are going back to the World Series - with the resurrgent Hamels, the gritty Oswalt and the talented Halliday all showing dominance they have one of the the top trios of starters in baseball! GO PHILS!

[Kermit]

:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

Damn Ducks. I almost feel sorry for you. And then I remember what a fucking tard you are.

[Rummpd]

Go Phils and pity the reeling Braves as the revived Hamels, Halliday (best pitcher in baseball) and Oswalt (what a stud!) prepare to mow them down!

[Spurminator]

Last 9 games: 7-0, 1.55

[Kermit]

* Oswalt pounded by Nats in Phillies debut

I love it

overrated has been

:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

Holy shit, this will never get old.

[Kermit]

what he has pitched the last 2 outings he is not worth the trouble

:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

He is definitely not worth the trouble.

[ducks]

they will boo him this postseason

[sportsgalorenet]

I think this is a bad move for them.

[ducks]

And when he doesn't, you can continue to suck on that giant cock of his. Your stupidity knows no end.

my bad he gave up 4 but 3 were earned excuse me

someone has some crow to eat:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

[EricB]

The Phillies won.

They're 5 wins from the WS for the third straight year.


STFU

[ducks]

oswalt sucked period
like ducks said
DID NOT SAY PHILLIES WOULD NOT WIN DID I

[ducks]

The Phillies won.

They're 5 wins from the WS for the third straight year.


STFU

reds have one really good player
no great pitcher

I would hope the phillies at home would win


dbacks were 5-2 against them(not stating dbacks were good team)
they could not beat good teams this year if you follow the reds

[RedsLakers24]

reds have one really good player
no great pitcher

I would hope the phillies at home would win


dbacks were 5-2 against them(not stating dbacks were good team)
they could not beat good teams this year if you follow the reds

Reds beat the bad team, the reason they won 91 games was because the Cental was so weak, they dominated the Central except the Cards. On Sunday Cueto is going to get smashed, Cueto is really good agaisnt below .500 teams, but he sucks agaisnt the good teams.

[Kermit]

oswalt sucked period
like ducks said
DID NOT SAY PHILLIES WOULD NOT WIN DID I

:lmao:lmao:lmao

Can you talk shit about a player if said player has fucked you in the ass repeatedly over the last two months? LMAO at sucked being 3 earned runs over 5 innings. If I were you, I wouldn't post in this thread any more. It's becoming sad.

Just kidding. Retard.

Wait, did the Phillies win? Did their fans boo?

[ducks]

3 earned runs over 5 innings is not even a good outing
he choked in the playoffs
a quality outing they say is 3 runs in 7 innings
I think it is 2 runs in 7 innings
lee and roy easlily outpitched this dude

[Kermit]

3 earned runs over 5 innings is not even a good outing
he choked in the playoffs
a quality outing they say is 3 runs in 7 innings
I think it is 2 runs in 7 innings
lee and roy easlily outpitched this dude

That's not a choke job. It that is what you're going to hang your hat on, you like the cock. But we already knew this. And the only person comparing Cliff Lee and Roy Halladay to Roy Oswalt is your dickless self. Fucking coward. I guarantee you that when Os comes back and pitches a gem, your sheep fucking ass will have dissapeared. Holy shit, Oswalt has made you his bitch.

[Spurminator]

With zero, Oswalt is tied for the fewest postseason losses of any perennial Playoff choker in MLB history.

[gaKNOW!blee]

:worthy: Ducks

[Kermit]

Ducks drinks the jizz from the tip of Oswalt's cock.

[ducks]

he pitched well tonight

so right now in the playoffs he is 1 for 2 in the postseason

[gaKNOW!blee]

all i see is a 1-0 record with a 2.77 ERA.

and lifetime 5-0 with a 3.47 ERA in the postseason....what a choker.

[johngateswhiteley]

its funny, I told my dad after the phils got Oswalt they were going to the world series. we'll see, but I think its a safe bet.

[ducks]

I think the rangers easily can get there and swept the philies

[ducks]

all i see is a 1-0 record with a 2.77 ERA.

and lifetime 5-0 with a 3.47 ERA in the postseason....what a choker.

he gave up 4 runs
a good pitcher can pitch around a error

only three charged runs but ask him he would have said he should not have given up the unearn run
you have to pick up your teamate

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

can get there and swept the phillies? How did you ever figure out to leave your mother's meth infested womb when she went into labor?

[Kermit]

Babe Ruth is owning Oswalt.

[gaKNOW!blee]

he gave up 4 runs
a good pitcher can pitch around a error

only three charged runs but ask him he would have said he should not have given up the unearn run
you have to pick up your teamate

:rollin

that unearned run scored when utley threw the ball past howard on an easy double play ball....how do you pitch around that?

[ducks]

all i see is a 1-0 record with a 2.77 ERA.

and lifetime 5-0 with a 3.47 ERA in the postseason....what a choker.

that was in the past

this is this year when he is older

he got very lucky philies got him off the hook for his first pathetic pitching performance

[gaKNOW!blee]

gonna ignore the post right above you huh?

[ducks]

cost the phillies tonight
HE GOT THE L

[Kermit]

Where were you when he got the only win of this series?

[ducks]

in az
just where I am now
I posted he had a good game
posted he was 1-2 as a starter

[Kermit]

1-2? 1-0 dude. 1-1 overall.

[ducks]

he did not get a NO decision he got bailed out giving up 3 EARNED runs 1 unearned run and not lasting 6 innings
he pitched great last game got the w

he sucked donkeys again tonight


as a starter he is batting .500
as a reliever he is batting .0000

overall he is batting .333

very average or below average