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Found January 28, 2012 on hardballchat.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Roy Oswalt,  Jake Westbrook,  Albert Pujols,  Rafael Furcal,  Carlos Beltran,  Chris Carpenter,  Adam Wainwright,  Jaime Garcia,  Kyle Lohse
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies,  St. Louis Cardinals,  Boston Red Sox,  Texas Rangers,  Houston Astros,  Los Angeles Angels

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It appears likely that the St. Louis Cardinals are about to sign free agent pitcher Roy Oswalt “soon,” according to sources. Oswalt reportedly turned down offers from at least two other MLB teams, including the Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers, to remain in the National League, where he has spent his entire 10 year career. The deal is not complete as of yet, although it appears the only thing that could prevent Oswalt signing with the defending World Series champions would be a physical, which, with his recent back problems, could be an issue. Many teams were reportedly after the 34-year-old pitcher, although back issues have limited him to just 23 starts last season with the Philadelphia Phillies. Still, he managed to put up solid numbers, and he could put up even better statistics in the National League Central, which does not have the same overall offensive firepower that he faced in the National League East. After all, Oswalt is quite familiar with the Central, consi...
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2 Comments:
  • sign roy oswalt then trade jake westbrook for another shortstop to back up rafal
    by DOWNTOWN   January 29, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • also we have outfielder go for worldseries number 12 this year
    by DOWNTOWN   January 29, 2012   Reply   Options  
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