MLB Trade Rumors: What a Phillies-Astros-Rays Trade Would Accomplish

The latest reports have the Philadelphia Phillies emerging as the leading candidate for Houston Astros longtime ace Roy Oswalt.

With some describing the talks as not just as kicking the tires, but “hot and heavy”, Philadelphia may be on the verge of adding their second trading deadline All-Star pitcher.

To make that trade possible, it appears the Phillies will either make a three-way deal, or a separate deal trading outfielder Jayson Werth to the Tampa Bay Rays.

Here’s a quick rundown of how these respective trades would help each team.

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