ROY OSWALT RUMORS & GOSSIP

The Roy Oswalt Situation

Spring Training will officially kick off this week, and pitcher Roy Oswalt still doesn’t have a job. ESPN’s Jayson Stark described the situation. “He wanted to go to Texas. … [visit site to read more]
Via Red Hot Mama  |  1 day ago
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Plan for the Orioles to Contend

Let's be honest, the Baltimore Orioles suck. That's not rude, it's truthful. The Yankees are the toast of the AL East, while the Rays, Red Sox, and Blue Jays aren't too far behind. Far behind are the O's though, very far behind. Well, I believe I found a way for them to contend this season. No, not signing Roy Oswalt, who is still a free agent. Nope, use this...
Via More Hardball  |  2 days ago
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Roy Oswalt: Does He Have a Future With the Philadelphia Phillies?

After struggling with back problems and taking a leave of absence to be with his family in the wake of a tornado last year, many assumed Roy Oswalt would leave in free agency. After all, the Philadelphia Phillies have Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee, Cole Hamels, and Joe Blanton each making significant money in 2012, plus 2011 surprise Vance Worley in the mix. Oswalt was 9-10 with a 3.69...
Via Rant Sports  |  2 days ago
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Report: Roy Oswalt Prefers Not to Sign With Red Sox Because of Geography, Not Money

The Red Sox pitching staff is still very much in transition and all winter long, fans have expected general manager Ben Cherington to make some sort of the splash in the rotation. But with pitchers and catchers set to report in a little over a week, there's still has yet to be any such addition. The primary free-agent target for the Sox appeared to be Roy Oswalt, even seeing...
Via NESN.com  |  4 days ago
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Inbox: How can the Cardinals land Oswalt?

In Jenifer Langosch's inaugural Inbox as Cardinals beat reporter, she addresses Roy Oswalt's status, the Cards' chances in the NL Central and much more.
Via mlb.com  |  4 days ago
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Report: 'No Traction' in Talks Between Red Sox, Roy Oswalt

The talks between the Red Sox and Roy Oswalt are seemingly at a standstill. Although the Red Sox have courted the veteran pitcher in recent weeks, there is "no traction" in the negotiations according to WEEI.com. It comes as little surprise, since Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington said the team was unlikely to sign another starting pitcher last week. "We wouldn...
Via NESN.com  |  6 days ago
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Oswalt Is Unlikely To Return To Philly

According to Jim Salisbury of CSN Philly, the report that suggested the Phillies were still in the running for Roy Oswalt may have just meant that Oswalt's agent is hoping for a reunion of some sort. Salisbury says that it's doubtful that the righty stays in Philly. Amaro has frequently talked this winter about being near his limit in payroll budget. Yeah, he said similar...
Via Buzz On Broad  |  7 days ago
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Roy Oswalt and Market Determination Revisited

Yesterday in this space, this author wrote that Roy Oswalt had earned the right to limit his market choices and to stick to his price in negotiations as a free agent. The piece was a counterpoint to another writer who stated that Oswalt "had too big a head" and can move along from the St. Louis Cardinals' feeding trough. The point was also made that Oswalt is well worth...
Via The Flagrant Fan  |  10 days ago
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Oswalt is not happy with the Cardinals latest offer

10:30 AM ET By Anthony Caruso III The Capital Sports Report Owner/Managing Editor/Sr. Writer Roy Oswalt’s contract talks have hit a snag. Oswalt is not happy with the St. Louis Cardinals latest offer, which is regarded by Oswalt as “anywhere close to sufficient.” He is hoping to receive a one-year, $10 million deal from either team. He would like to stay in the...
Via The Capital Sports Report  |  12 days ago
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Sources: Cards working on Oswalt deal

The St. Louis Cardinals don't have a deal in place to sign free-agent starter Roy Oswalt -- yet -- but they are working diligently to create the necessary payroll flexibility, major-league sources said Sunday. Oswalt likely would jump at an offer of one year and $10 million from the Cardinals, according to a source familiar with his thinking. In recent days, the team has discussed...
Via Fox Sports  |  15 days ago
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