just saw on MLB Network - Cards front runners for Roy Oswalt

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"Cards front runners for Roy Oswalt"

Didn't hear any specifics as I was busy with an e-mail

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RedbirdVA · All-Star Joined: 13 Sep 2004 Location: Virginia

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Cardinal_Beams · Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 9:20 pm Post subject:

no Miller + some deferred cash = YES please...

otherwise, I'll pass

RedbirdVA · All-Star Joined: 13 Sep 2004 Location: Virginia

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jcanaday21 · Leadoff Hitter Joined: 08 Sep 2008 Location: STL

This is quite interesting. I have been a big supporter of not getting rid of Miller and I will stick to my guns. If we are taking on his full contract I feel we MIGHT be able to give up a bit less and might not have to give up Miller. I am not holding my breathe on this rumor but its interesting for sure.
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CardinalJayhawk · Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:41 pm Post subject:

good rumor
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OchoaSTL · All-Star Joined: 29 Oct 2004 Location: Imperial, MO

I don't see it happening. Plain and simple.
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Cardsnation · Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 1:06 am Post subject:

I'm more likely to believe the Oswalt for Werth trade rumors, the 'Stros would add a bat right away
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chevyman58 · Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 3:26 am Post subject:

Oswalt for Happ & a prospect or two might happen w/Phillies.

Werth may be going to Tampa Bay.

DefLeppard4Ever · All-Star Joined: 21 Jan 2008 Location: Indiana

I would approve of this trade depending on if we pick up his 2012 option and we don't have to give up a young arm like Garcia. Yes, I'd part with Shelby Miller for Oswalt as Roy Oswalt is a proven ace. I would not trade Garcia though, and I have a bad feeling that's who the Astros would want.

Tulcard · Franchise Player Joined: 22 Jan 2003 Location: Tulsa, OK

Now an article in the PD as well....

I don't see who we have that they would be interested in. Or, better stated....who we would be willing to let go for him. Mo will not mortgage our future again....Miller, Garcia, Jay, Craig etc. are players that are relatively inexpensive for a while....even though I'd love to have Oswalt I just don't see it happening....

OK Mo....now go prove me wrong.... Cool

PLauderdale30 · Franchise Player Joined: 12 Dec 2004

IMO, its gonna take a magic trick to pull off any trade, especially one for a high profile pitcher like Oswalt. As much as Id really love to have him, I would say Miller, Garcia, and Jay are all untouchable at this point. If they wants to pick the litter among guys like Craig, Stavinoha, Greene, et al, go right ahead, but I doubt that gets too far.
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Edmonds_Owns_CF · Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 9:00 am Post subject:

Unless Oswalt doesn't demand his 2012 option get picked up (he might do that, since he wants to come to STL) and Houston is more content to let St. Louis pay Roy's remaining salary and receive some mid-level prospects than both, I don't approve.
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VermiciousKinit · Franchise Player Joined: 11 Jun 2004

ESPN is now reporting that St. Louis is where Oswalt prefers to be traded.