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According to Brian McTaggart, Roy Oswalt said today that he'd be willing to play in any part of the country if it meant playing for a contender.

I hate to be snarky, but so much for Ken Rosenthal's "sources". Another reminder to take everything with a grain of salt at this time of the year.

Now, about that option guarantee demand...

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To be fair

Rosenthal could’ve been correct…. a week ago. Oswalt could be publically changing his mind since he sees his demands aren’t getting him anywhere.

by The Advocate on Jul 26, 2010 6:52 PM CDT reply actions  

True, but if so, he probably shouldn’t have reported it as fresh news today.

by OremLK on Jul 26, 2010 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree

I’d like to bring up business ethics at this point, but I can’t do so without picturing this scene:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hfYJsQAhl0

But then again, maybe that scene ought to be shown to Roy and Ed for their (allegedly) unrealistic demands.

by The Advocate on Jul 26, 2010 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

If he hasn’t already Roy needs to drop this 2012 rubbish.
He’ll end up being greedier than Tony Hayward over his severance package.

by AstroB on Jul 26, 2010 6:56 PM CDT reply actions  

I have to admit to some skepticism of Roy’s statement. When he says “we can work it out” and “we can figure out a way to restructure” the option, I’m not sure what he means. I’m not sure how you “restructure” an option. But it sound suspiciously like he wants some kind of additional compensation if the 2012 option isn’t guaranteed.

by clack on Jul 26, 2010 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

He means possibly deferring some of the money.

by StrosSouth on Jul 26, 2010 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

It would be nice if Roy would stop couching everything in doublespeak and vague statements.

by OremLK on Jul 26, 2010 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wouldn’t be surprised if Wade asked him to use vague statements.

by Timothy De Block on Jul 27, 2010 7:22 AM CDT up reply actions  

SBNation’s homepage is a giant banner reading:

MLBTradeRumors: Roy Oswalt Now Unlikely To Be Dealt Before Deadline

by AstroAndy on Jul 26, 2010 7:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Alyson Footer was saying on Astros Live that she’s a little more than 50/50 on the likelihood that he is traded. I’ll take her word over SBNation, grateful as I am for their hosting of our site.

by OremLK on Jul 26, 2010 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

I can see the followup headline on MLBTradeRumors: SBNation is reporting that according to an anonymous baseball trade rumors website with personal knowledge of the situation, Oswalt and Ed Wade are refusing to even a trade and has even offered the Yankees a grade C prospect to stop calling.

by AstroAndy on Jul 26, 2010 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don’t think the FO is in any hurry to move Roy, especially with him possibly tying Joe Niekro for most wins in franchise history Friday. It’s about getting butts in the seats and to trade away Roy before then would not help with attendance.

Don’t expect any move until after that start, and be prepared for all the repeated bad information.

by Timothy De Block on Jul 27, 2010 7:26 AM CDT reply actions  

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