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FILTER RESULTS ►Scouting Roy Oswalt
When I write about scouts, I have to be careful. A few years ago, I had the temerity to suggest there might be great scouts, okay scouts, and below-average scouts, and that it would be interesting to somehow know which were which. In...Show More Summary
Is Roy Oswalt the Missing Link to a Colorado Rockies Pennant Run?
The Colorado Rockies are in the midst of a surprising 17-11 start to the 2013 season, and now they've made a "low-risk, high-reward" move that could boost their chances of contending for the long haul. That's the optimistic way of putting it. Show More Summary
Roy Oswalt Signs Minor-League Deal With Rockies
Roy Oswalt has signed a minor-league deal with the Colorado Rockies for 2013. The 35-year-old, who last pitched with the Texas Rangers, will report to extended spring training as he prepares again for a place on a major-league roster. It’s estimated Oswalt will require a few weeks to get back in baseball shape. The veteran [...]Show More Summary
Colorado Rockies Sign Roy Oswalt to Minor League Contract
The Colorado Rockies made a pitching move Thursday afternoon, agreeing to terms with three-time MLB All-Star Roy Oswalt on a minor league contract. The team's official Twitter account had the news: Oswalt last pitched for the Texas Rangers in 2012, when he went 4-3 with a 5.80 ERA splitting time between the bullpen and the starting rotation. Show More Summary
Roy Oswalt still interested in pitching
The good news for writers is that we get to re-use all of our Roy Oswalt headlines from last year for Kyle Lohse. The headline on my last article on the subject -- "Oh, God, Make It Stop, Kyle Lohse, I Just Want to Sleep" -- was pulled directly from a similar article about Oswalt last year. Show More Summary
Could Roy Oswalt Solve Tigers' Closer Worries if Bruce Rondon Falls Flat?
Much has been made this spring—and all offseason, really—about the ninth-inning situation in Detroit following the departure of incumbent closer Jose Valverde in free agency. After faltering down the stretch, Valverde eventually lost his job, and no one was surprised when the Tigers opted not to re-sign him this offseason. Show More Summary
Kyle Lohse vs. Roy Oswalt: Will the Padres Add a Starter before Opening Day?
Good news for Padres fans? According to MLB.com's Corey Brock, it seems that general manager Josh Bynes is open to bringing in another starting pitcher from outside of the organization at some point during the six weeks of spring training. Show More Summary
Could Roy Oswalt Resurrect His MLB Career in the Closer's Role in 2013?
Roy Oswalt has the goods to go the way of John Smoltz and Dennis Eckersley before him, by resurrecting his career as a closer....If he wants to. And that, naturally, is the iffy part. According to Matthew Cerrone of MetsBlog.com, the New York Mets have considered the idea of using Oswalt as their closer. Show More Summary
Roy Oswalt and 5 MLB Players Who Are Close to Being Washed Up
One of the many storylines that took place during the 2012 season was the Roy Oswalt free-agent saga. Teams had to decide whether or not the hurler was washed up or had enough left to help contribute to an eventual playoff push. A team...Show More Summary
Oakland Athletics: A Record They Should Not Be Proud of
As the Oakland Athletics' designated hitter Chris Carter stepped up to the plate against Texas Rangers pitcher Roy Oswalt Wednesday night, he had no idea he would be making history for his own franchise. Following a 1-2 count, Carter whiffed on the 91 MPH fastball that Oswalt blew by him. Show More Summary
MLB Rumors: Roy Oswalt Would Bolster Los Angeles Dodgers' Staff for Stretch Run
It almost feels like the Los Angeles Dodgers are playing with Monopoly money at this point in the season—and they may not be done with the waiver wires buzzing at full throttle. According to Los Angeles Times reporter Dylan Hernandez...Show More Summary
Texas Rangers News: Is It Time to Give Up on the Roy Oswalt Project?
Roy Oswalt made it known—early and often—that he was a starter, and solely that. When the Rangers were kicking the tires on Oswalt during spring training, his unwillingness to come out of the bullpen was one of the main reasons they didn't sign him at that point. Show More Summary
Diamond Suspsension Rebuttle: Why MLB Had It in for the Twins
Minnesota's lefty sensation, Scott Diamond was recently suspended six games for throwing a ball behind Josh Hamilton's head in retaliation for Roy Oswalt's beaning of Joe Mauer. Consider what happened. Chain of events: The count was 3-0 and Oswalt threw an inside pitch to Mauer, hitting him in the upper back. Show More Summary
Jurickson Profar And The Best 25 Men The Rangers Can Find
The Rangers are considering calling up Jurickson Profar. What sort of player should they expect right away?
The Rangers win when I'm not looking. Every time I pay attention, Roy Oswalt is giving up eleventy home runs, Yu Darvish is walking the bases loaded, and Josh Hamilton is swinging at subterranean breaking balls. Show More Summary
Baseball Nation Show, Episode 2
For the second episode of the Baseball Nation Show, Rob and Grant talk about Roy Oswalt, Justin Verlander, the Houston Astros, and more. The sequel is even better, as Rob and Grant stare into your soul and talk about baseball. Turns out that Evan Longoria is healthy, Bobby Valentine is weird, and Justin Verlander is good. Show More Summary
Roy Oswalt Explains Relief Demurral
Sunday, the recently demoted-to-the-bullpen Roy Oswalt pitched two innings of relief. He pitched brilliantly, too. But with the score tied 6-6 after eight innings, manager Ron Washington asked Oswalt for a third inning. Oswalt declined...Show More Summary
Roy Oswalt Refuses To Pitch Third Relief Inning
The Rangers right-hander refused to throw a third relief inning when asked to do so by his manager. This likely won't end well.
2012 has not been kind to Rangers righthander Roy Oswalt.
First, he sat at home in Mississippi, waiting for offers from teams he considered close enough to his home. Show More Summary
Roy Oswalt Tells Ron Washington He 'Had Enough'
2012 has not been kind to Rangers righthander Roy Oswalt.
First, he sat at home in Mississippi, waiting for offers from teams he considered close enough to his home. The Boston Red Sox were interested, but that was too far; other teams...Show More Summary
2012 Texas Rangers: Why Roy Oswalt Should Be in the Rotation
After Roy Oswalt's disastrous start against the Angels on July 30, he was demoted to the bullpen after the team acquired Ryan Dempster. I knew right away that Roy Oswalt would not be happy about being moved to the bullpen and over the last two days good old Roy made his opinions known. Show More Summary
Philadelphia Phillies Trade Rumors: Will July 29th Trade Occur Again This Year?
Last year, the Philadelphia Phillies got Hunter Pence at the trade deadline from the Houston Astros. In 2010, the Phillies acquired Roy Oswalt from the Astros. And in 2009, the Phils traded with the Cleveland Indians for Cliff Lee. You're probably wondering why I'm even bothering mentioning these past trades. Show More Summary
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