Jul 29 2:06p by Jeff Sullivan
It was reported earlier that the Phillies would offer Roy Oswalt compensation in return for not having to exercise his $16m 2012 option. That compensation?
Filed to ESPN.com: Source says Phils will add $1m to buyout of 2012 option, to compensate for waiving of no-trade & added income tax #trades
Previously, the buyout was $2m. It seems like this trade should become official at any moment.
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Phillies Satisfy Roy Oswalt By Adding To 2012 Option Buyout
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Speculation has been that it'll be upped to $5 million.
Formerly RyanGiggs11, currently a Contributor to SBN Philly // @scotkess
"College is only 4 years, but the Eagles are for life." - Ironhank
by Scott Kessler on Jul 29, 2010 2:07 PM EDT reply actions
Where from?
That’d be pretty substantial.
by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 29, 2010 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
It was said a ton of times in the (first) thread over at TheGoodPhight.com. Here’s the link: http://www.thegoodphight.com/2010/7/29/1594086/your-2010-philadelphia-phillies
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"College is only 4 years, but the Eagles are for life." - Ironhank
by Scott Kessler on Jul 29, 2010 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
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