Phillies Exploring Oswalt

Jayson Stark of ESPN believes a major deal may be in the works for the Met’s NL East rival Philadelphia Phillies:

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Indications Phillies are working on major deal for starting pitcher & would move Jayson Werth in a companion trade. More to come on espn.com

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Starks also reported that Philadelphia’s GM Ruben Amaro Jr. hinted that a deal could be made by Saturday.  A move would be in line with the fact that the team sent Kyle Kendrick to the minor leagues on Tuesday, leaving them with no 5th starter for Saturday.   He also points out that:

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The club might also need a starter for Sunday now, as well, because the tentative pitcher that day, Jamie Moyer, left his start Tuesday after one inning with what was described as a left elbow strain.  At the same time, they were also discussing a companion trade that would move outfielder Jayson Werth to free up money, open a spot for top prospect Domonic Brown and replenish their prospect supply. “

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Buster Olney had also reported earlier in the day that Philadelphia is really going out of their way to make Werth available:

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Heard this: The Phillies are casting a wide net and talking with a lot of teams about possible matches for Jayson Werth. They continue(more)

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As for who the Phillies may be looking at to fill the gaps in their rotation, Stark mentioned the Usual Suspects:

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