Another Roy Oswalt Posting

Roy Oswalt turned down money from Detroit so that he could pitch for either the Cardinals or the Rangers. But the thing is, he turned down $10 million from Detroit, who, now has Prince Fielder, looks to be a real player. Oswalt has back problems and for a pitcher to have back problems and be offered the money Detroit threw at him, well, it seems foolish for Oswalt to have done so in saying a big fat no. What's more intriguing in all of this is that he wants to only start. The Cardinals would be willing to take him, but as a relief pitcher. AND for less cash than that of Detroit. Half the cash, for that matter. The Rangers are being shy and may not even offer the money that was originally rumored to be $7.5 million to most recently a $5 million deal to no deal at all. The Rangers are hinting at them bringing in farm talent that is ready and itching to come up.

So, do the Rangers sign Oswalt? I don't know anymore. It looked good at a glancing view, but now, not so much anymore. I agree with the comment of Fielder for ten to the Rangers as being a bad deal. It would handcuff us much like the A-Roid deal twelve or so years ago. If Detroit wants to handcuff itself, be my guest. We've played that game and all that did was help us lose. The Yankees can play the money game. I don't know if the Tigers can, but they sure do seem to be throwing a lot of money around right now. If the Rangers did that, that would only prove to be foolish financing.