Remember Pedro Martinez’s tenure with the Phillies in 2009? Roger Clemens joining the Astros later in the season to pitch for them? Could Roy Oswalt be the next Cy Young candidate to join that list? ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick is reporting that Roy Oswalt will not sign with anyone right now. Instead he will take the route of remaining in shape and signing with someone after the season starts.
“After waiting until spring training and failing to land a job to his satisfaction, free agent pitcher Roy Oswalt has told major league clubs that he might pull a Roger Clemens and return midseason, according to a baseball source.
Oswalt, 34, has told teams that he plans to keep throwing, stay ready and would be willing to return during the season if nothing materializes before then. That approach would mirror what Clemens did in 2006 and 2007, when he returned in June to pitch for the Houston Astros and then the New York Yankees.”
So it looks like any team that is bitten by the injury bug might be able to land a very effective starting pitcher.
-Steve Dolan
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“After waiting until spring training and failing to land a job to his satisfaction, free agent pitcher Roy Oswalt has told major league clubs that he might pull a Roger Clemens and return midseason, according to a baseball source.
Oswalt, 34, has told teams that he plans to keep throwing, stay ready and would be willing to return during the season if nothing materializes before then. That approach would mirror what Clemens did in 2006 and 2007, when he returned in June to pitch for the Houston Astros and then the New York Yankees.”
So it looks like any team that is bitten by the injury bug might be able to land a very effective starting pitcher.
-Steve Dolan
Follow Steve on Twitter @SDolan3
Follow Whiz Wit on Twitter @WhizWitSports
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