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Astros Land Desperately Needed Upside for Roy Oswalt

When it comes to the Houston Astros, it has been a consistent struggle in recent years to develop or acquire young, high-upside talent. By trading Roy Oswalt, they took an enormous step in the right direction in landing a proper level of high-impact type talent in return. Houston hasn't exactly been known for outstanding...

Roy Oswalt Approves Trade From Astros to Phillies, Deal Complete

Roy Oswalt has waived his no-trade clause and accepted a trade from the Astros to the Phillies, and a deal between the two clubs is now complete. Oswalt agreed to the deal Thursday afternoon, sources told FanHouse's Steve Phillips. The Astros will send the Phillies $11 million to help cover the costs of his contract,...

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05/22/12 Villar matches career high with four hits for Hooks Source: MLB - Houston Astros Jonathan Villar has made a name for himself with his feet and his arm.
05/21/12 Prospects Villar, Oberholtzer lead Hooks to win over... Source: Corpus Christi Caller - Corpus Christi TX Jonathan Villar and Brett Oberholtzer are both thought to be key pieces of the Houston Astros' minor league system that were obtained in trades as part of the big league club's rebuilding process.
05/16/12 Despite blowing big lead, Hooks outslug Missions for... Source: Corpus Christi Caller - Corpus Christi TX The Hooks have had more than their share of wild games at Wolff Municipal Stadium.