Report: Phils have deal in place for Oswalt

[MtrCtyPimp]

A source tells Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com that the Phillies have agreed to send three players to the Astros for Roy Oswalt.
J.A. Happ is one of them. According to Rosenthal, the Astros will also cover a "very significant" portion of the $23 million-plus remaining on Oswalt's contract. Now we wait to hear if Oswalt agrees to waive his no-trade clause.

Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter

Jon Heyman of SI.com hears that the Phillies were discussing sending left-hander J.A. Happ, right-hander Vance Worley and two pitching prospects to the Astros for Roy Oswalt.
We've heard a wide range of rumored deals, some even including first base prospect Matt Rizzotti, outfielder Anthony Gose or relief prospect Scott Mathieson. We've also heard that the Phillies might receive some cash as part of the deal. Assuming Oswalt waives his no-trade clause, we should all find out the specifics soon enough
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Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter

[PHILLYBIRDS20]

Originally Posted by BigFratDaddy

Happ?

involved in oswalt deal

[mark12]

Originally Posted by MtrCtyPimp

Have you seen Hamels pitch recently ? Any zip he lost on his fastball from last season is back and no hovering back around 95 MPH making his 80 Change Up more devastating than already was. Cole back pitching to his MVP form making him the 1A to Halladay's 1.

And anyone suggesting Oswalt doesnt have it anymore is just plain wrong....the guy is having one of his better seasons of his career.

Phils definitely team to beat in the NL now. Only need 3 pitchers for the playoffs so see them giving the Yanks a run. Just got down at +650 to win NL and +1400 to win WS.

[Seanie Mac]

Originally Posted by BigFratDaddy

Happ?

Happ hopefully is an Astro by tonight

[bigsportsguy2006]

Originally Posted by Seanie Mac

huh? we are talking if they get oswalt

silly me ... too caught up in being pissed at sweetleaf .. sorry buddy

Originally Posted by BigFratDaddy

Happ?

gone if we get oswalt.

Originally Posted by PHILLYBIRDS20

dont need a 4th starter in the playoffs BSG if the first 3 do the job the 4th guy is just to give ur 1 a rest

true, but not for a 7 game series.

Originally Posted by PHILLYBIRDS20

involved in oswalt deal

[mark12]

With TV schedule Halladay pitches games 1-4-7 even a 7 game series.

[PHILLYBIRDS20]

Originally Posted by bigsportsguy2006

silly me ... too caught up in being pissed at sweetleaf .. sorry buddy



gone if we get oswalt.



true, but not for a 7 game series.

absolutly true in a 7game series. if u can go up 3-0 and throw a blanton out there u r still up 3-1 with halladay, hamels, and oswalt needing u to get 1 win. 4th starter is irrelevant

[Seanie Mac]

Absolutely you go 3 man rotation in a 7 game series. Can't run Blanton out there for a game 4, no ****in way

[mark12]

Originally Posted by PHILLYBIRDS20

absolutly true in a 7game series. if u can go up 3-0 and throw a blanton out there u r still up 3-1 with halladay, hamels, and oswalt needing u to get 1 win. 4th starter is irrelevant

Agree but down 1-2 or even up 2-1 I think Halladay gets the ball for game 4. Up 3-0 you may rest the big boys.

[PHILLYBIRDS20]

Originally Posted by mark12

Agree but down 1-2 or even up 2-1 I think Halladay gets the ball for game 4. Up 3-0 you may rest the big boys.

3-0 is the only way u put ur 4th out there and i still would be hesitant. just go for the kill

[BigFratDaddy]

Originally Posted by MtrCtyPimp

A source tells Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com that the Phillies have agreed to send three players to the Astros for Roy Oswalt.
J.A. Happ is one of them. According to Rosenthal, the Astros will also cover a "very significant" portion of the $23 million-plus remaining on Oswalt's contract. Now we wait to hear if Oswalt agrees to waive his no-trade clause.

Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter

Jon Heyman of SI.com hears that the Phillies were discussing sending left-hander J.A. Happ, right-hander Vance Worley and two pitching prospects to the Astros for Roy Oswalt.
We've heard a wide range of rumored deals, some even including first base prospect Matt Rizzotti, outfielder Anthony Gose or relief prospect Scott Mathieson. We've also heard that the Phillies might receive some cash as part of the deal. Assuming Oswalt waives his no-trade clause, we should all find out the specifics soon enough
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Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter

Originally Posted by PHILLYBIRDS20

involved in oswalt deal

Originally Posted by Seanie Mac

Happ hopefully is an Astro by tonight

Originally Posted by bigsportsguy2006

silly me ... too caught up in being pissed at sweetleaf .. sorry buddy



gone if we get oswalt.



true, but not for a 7 game series.

lol so happ is gone

[PHILLYBIRDS20]

yep unless oswalt rejects trade lol

[Seanie Mac]

He def could, he seems scared of the big lights as he has admitted he is complacent in Houston.

Money is a big factor with that option year but you gotta go for the win. He has to have made enough to start thinking winning over money

[BigFratDaddy]

you phillie fans not going to miss Happ?

[Seanie Mac]

Happ or Oswalt? You decide.

We play for World Series Rings up here BFD