Oswalt approves deal, Astros trade ace to Phillies
Updated Jul 29, 05:48 PM
From Associated Press/AP Online
PHILADELPHIA - Three-time All-Star Roy Oswalt gave his OK to a trade from Houston to Philadelphia on Thursday, becoming the latest ace to join the hard-charging Phillies.
The Astros dealt Oswalt and a sizable amount of cash to the two-time NL champions for pitcher J.A. Happ and two speedy prospects, outfielder Anthony Gose and shortstop Jonathan Villar.
Oswalt joins a rotation that includes star Roy Halladay, acquired from Toronto in the offseason, and Cole Hamels, the 2008 World Series MVP. Oswalt is scheduled to make debut for the Phillies on Friday night, starting at Washington.
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