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Phillies land right-hander Oswalt for playoff run
Reuters
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The Philadelphia Phillies acquired ace Roy Oswalt from the Houston Astros on Thursday, adding another All-Star arm to their pitching staff as they prepare for another World Series run.Oswalt, a two-time 20-game winner who has...
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Question remains, why'd Phils deal Lee?
FOX Sports
Now that the Phillies have landed Roy Oswalt, the question again must be asked, even louder than before. Why the hell did the Phillies trade Cliff Lee? I don't expect general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. to explain his...
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Astros land Happ, prospects from Phils in Oswalt swap
Sports Illustrated
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- There's a new Roy in town -- and he's an ace, too.Three-time All-Star Roy Oswalt gave his OK to a trade from Houston to Philadelphia on Thursday, becoming the latest star pitcher to join the...
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It's official: Roy Oswalt to Phillies, with Astros eating about half the contract
USA Today
The Phillies, who have won the National League pennant the last two years, believe they now have the horses to make it a three-peat Thursday after acquiring Astros ace Roy Oswalt. The Phillies and Astros reached an agreement...
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Roy Oswalt Traded to Phillies From Astros for Happ, Prospects
Bloomberg
July 29 (Bloomberg) -- Roy Oswalt joined the Philadelphia Phillies from the Houston Astros, the second straight season the defending National League champions have acquired an All-Star pitcher near the trade deadline from a struggling team. The deal...
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Oswalt OKs Trade to Phillies From Astros for Happ, AP Reports
Bloomberg
July 29 (Bloomberg) -- All-Star pitcher Roy Oswalt has accepted a trade to the Philadelphia Phillies from the Houston Astros in exchange for a package including pitcher J.A. Happ, the Associated Press reported. AP, citing a person with...