where the fudge is Oswalt going?

[craiger122003]

My thoughts is he would take less in STL
to play with Berkman. I say sign him NOW
McClellan can be dealt same for Westbrook (or CUT).
Oswalt would provide immediate clubhouse authority.

 

[ugafan247]

To STL and Westbrook will be released/traded

I was going to say that, but then you have to look at the # of guys in the cardinal's pitching staff who can start. It would create a massive log jam for the new manager, which I think would be an unnecessary problem.

How? Who are you thinking of? Oswalt on a one-year deal wouldn't block anyone. Rzepczynski and Lynn are both destined to the bullpen this season, and Miller wouldn't be blocked at all with Oswalt on a one-year deal.

1. Wainwright
2. Carpenter
3. Garcia
4. Loshe
5. Westbrook
6. McClellan
7. And if signed, Oswalt

Seven potential starters seems like a bit of a log jam to me at least

McClellan's no longer a starter, that should be apparent. Westbrook is the obvious hinderance, and he'd have to be dealt first likely. I don't think the Cardinals would stash him as a long man in his contract year, but Mozeliak did say today that he likes the idea of an insurance policy in the rotation, so perhaps maybe they would just stash Westbrook. There's no current logjam, and a logjam would likely be solved prior to signing Oswalt.

I know he said that, but he also stated that he is insure how practical that would he at this time.

 

[MacK]

[quote="craiger122003":3emj9dvm]To STL and Westbrook will be released/traded

I was going to say that, but then you have to look at the # of guys in the cardinal's pitching staff who can start. It would create a massive log jam for the new manager, which I think would be an unnecessary problem.

How? Who are you thinking of? Oswalt on a one-year deal wouldn't block anyone. Rzepczynski and Lynn are both destined to the bullpen this season, and Miller wouldn't be blocked at all with Oswalt on a one-year deal.

1. Wainwright
2. Carpenter
3. Garcia
4. Loshe
5. Westbrook
6. McClellan
7. And if signed, Oswalt

Seven potential starters seems like a bit of a log jam to me at least

McClellan's no longer a starter, that should be apparent. Westbrook is the obvious hinderance, and he'd have to be dealt first likely. I don't think the Cardinals would stash him as a long man in his contract year, but Mozeliak did say today that he likes the idea of an insurance policy in the rotation, so perhaps maybe they would just stash Westbrook. There's no current logjam, and a logjam would likely be solved prior to signing Oswalt.

I know he said that, but he also stated that he is insure how practical that would he at this time.[/quote:3emj9dvm]

Yeah, I saw that as well. I'd have no problem with some other pitcher, but it's hard to find a pitcher who's up to be the #6 starter with a chance at the #5.

 

[allstars]

He'll probably go to the town with the best hospitals...

 

[markakis8]

Why wouldn't the Phillies take him back for 1 year $8 million or does Oswalt not want to play for Philly?

 

[BrewerSuperCollector]

I personally would like him to just retire.The talk of him retiring started 5 years into the league and wasn't he retiring at the age of 33. Mini Brett Favre.

 

[MallCopKJ]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/01/r ... qus_thread

 

[craiger122003]

I bet he will take 7 mill to play with Berkman in STL.
Westbrook gets the heave ho McClellan to the pen

 

[ugafan247]

[quote="ugafan247":2qo0t6ox][quote="craiger122003":2qo0t6ox]To STL and Westbrook will be released/traded

I was going to say that, but then you have to look at the # of guys in the cardinal's pitching staff who can start. It would create a massive log jam for the new manager, which I think would be an unnecessary problem.

How? Who are you thinking of? Oswalt on a one-year deal wouldn't block anyone. Rzepczynski and Lynn are both destined to the bullpen this season, and Miller wouldn't be blocked at all with Oswalt on a one-year deal.

1. Wainwright
2. Carpenter
3. Garcia
4. Loshe
5. Westbrook
6. McClellan
7. And if signed, Oswalt

Seven potential starters seems like a bit of a log jam to me at least

McClellan's no longer a starter, that should be apparent. Westbrook is the obvious hinderance, and he'd have to be dealt first likely. I don't think the Cardinals would stash him as a long man in his contract year, but Mozeliak did say today that he likes the idea of an insurance policy in the rotation, so perhaps maybe they would just stash Westbrook. There's no current logjam, and a logjam would likely be solved prior to signing Oswalt.

I know he said that, but he also stated that he is insure how practical that would he at this time.[/quote:2qo0t6ox]

Yeah, I saw that as well. I'd have no problem with some other pitcher, but it's hard to find a pitcher who's up to be the #6 starter with a chance at the #5.[/quote:2qo0t6ox]

Agreed. My only thought is that with Wainwright returning this year, we will have a strong, if not stronger rotation then last year
And I personally liked last year's results

 

[MOFNY]

So it looks like Detroit is out. It's probably not even a given he could go to Boston.