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Oswalt Roughed Up In Phillies Debut

Roy Oswalt struggled in his debut with the Phillies on Friday night.

Washington defeated Philadelphia 8-1, ending the team's eight-game win streak.

"I came out amped up, held the ball a little tight," said Oswalt. "Didn't really start feeling better until the last two innings. Didn't really go my way."

Oswalt allowed five runs -- four earned -- and seven hits in six innings.

Via ESPN


Phillies Interested In Jose Bautista

The Phillies are interested in Jose Bautista, according to a report from Bob Elliott of the Toronto Sun.

Philadelphia would move Bautista to third base.

Via Bob Elliott/Toronto Sun (via Twitter)


Top Trade Targets For Rays Now Off Market

Tampa Bay's two biggest targets, Royals right fielder David DeJesus and Phillies right fielder Jayson Werth, are off the board.

DeJesus suffered a season-ending injury last week when he tore a ligament in his right thumb.

Werth became unavailable when Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino went on the disabled list Wednesday with an abdominal strain in his left side; the Phillies moved Werth to center on Wednesday night and promoted top prospect Domonic Brown to play right.

Via FoxSports


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