What's wrong with Oswalt? (1 Viewer)

[Dexter Manley]

Someone just offered me this trade, and I can't understand why. Is there anything wrong w/ Oswalt? He was like the 2nd or 3rd pitcher taken in my draft, and now this guy wants to unload him. Does he know something I don't?

 

[Knightro]

Dude is panicking at the Astros' crappy start and probably thinking Oswalt will hurt him in wins.

 

[Dexter Manley]

It's only 2 starts, but Oswalt has looked very good, and I would have taken him before Halladay in the draft if available. I can't decide if I should pull the trigger.

 

[Polecat]

It's only 2 starts, but Oswalt has looked very good, and I would have taken him before Halladay in the draft if available. I can't decide if I should pull the trigger.

Do it, now.

 

[my man otis]

halladay > oswalt.

very, very close though.

 

[Angry Beavers]

Depends on your scoring system...

 

[Wrigley]

Depends on your scoring system...

How?Oswalt is the better pitcher here.....and thats in all formats.

 

[HoTnickZ]

Depends on your scoring system...

How?Oswalt is the better pitcher here.....and thats in all formats.

true, but the main reason it's not close is one Roy pitches in the NL.

 

[Brock Middlebrook]

halladay > oswalt.very, very close though.

from my perspective it seems pretty even. I like Oswalt slightly more.I'd research 'em more

 

[Colin Dowling]

Both are excellent pithcers. I can see a case being made either way. I'd go with Oswalt but that's just because I've watched him a ton and root for the Astros.

 

[Funkley]

Oswalt is far more likely to stay healthy and will likely k 40-50 more batters than Halladay. Pretty one sided battle of ace's. Hope you took this deal while you could.

 

[guru_007]

Let's see.....Halladay will probably have to face the Red Sox & Yankees about 8 times this year.

Oswalt gets the Reds/Pirates/Cubs/Cards for a majority of his starts.

Hmmmmmmmmm

4 of the past 5 years Oswalt's pitched 220+ innings

Career high WHIP of 1.245, career WHIP of 1.17

Career ERA 3.02

Halladay has pitched over 220 innings only 3 times in his career

Career WHIP of 1.231

Career ERA of 3.63

And Oswalt's K/IP is quite a bit higher than Halladay's .84 to .71

Oswalt is a flat out better pitcher than Halladay.

 

[RedRaiders]

halladay > oswalt.very, very close though.

Not sure what fantasy stats you are looking at. I would take Oswalt over Halladay anyday.

 

[Dexter Manley]

I've found nothing that indicates there's anything wrong with Oswalt, so I went ahead and accepted the trade. The only negative with RO is that he pitches half his games in that bandbox in Houston, but it's not like it has adversely affected him in the past.

Since I had RO rated higher on my draft board than RH, this seems like a no brainer. Let's hope he stays healthy.

 

[guru_007]

I've found nothing that indicates there's anything wrong with Oswalt, so I went ahead and accepted the trade. The only negative with RO is that he pitches half his games in that bandbox in Houston, but it's not like it has adversely affected him in the past.Since I had RO rated higher on my draft board than RH, this seems like a no brainer. Let's hope he stays healthy.

54-182.61 ERA1.05 WHIP7.68 K/9IP in that bandbox