Roy Oswalt

Roy Oswalt is a stud. Career 3.57 K/BB. Career .255 AVG against with a .306 BABIP. The Astros deserve a good prospect for him, regardless of contract, at least a package frontlined by Jesus Montero.

The man just does not get the respect he deserves. His ten-year career ERA+ is 134.

This year his K/BB is 3.53, his WHIP is 1.11, his strand rate is right in line with his career normal and his BABIP is only 23 points lower, although it would be the lowest BABIP he's ever recorded. Even with regression, Roy Oswalt will be an incredible 2-starter on any team. If the Rangers can land Oswalt in a three-way deal, they instantly become the World Series favorites in a relatively open year.

Of course the Yankees are always the favorites, but a healthy Rangers lineup with a playoff staff consisting of the best left-handed pitcher in the league, Roy Oswalt, Colby Lewis, and CJ Wilson or Derek Holland, if a fourth starter is even needed. Three guys who have been around, have seen the league, have never won a World Series ring.

Roy Oswalt has a good chance to win a World Series ring this year if he is traded. His salary is large, but he is just the kind of piece to make a good team great.