From MLB.com;
Summary:
Roy Oswalt is now a Phillie after the Astros acquired him for left-hander J.A. Happ, Minor League shortstop Jonathan Villar and Minor League outfielder Anthony Gose, who was then flipped to the Blue Jays for first-base prospect Brett Wallace.
My question is why couldnt AA pry away J.A Happ for Halladay who is better than Oswalt IMO...Essentially, Houston made better trades to get better players for their star pitcher. We got Taylor and flipped him for Wallace, and now Houston ends up with J.A Happ (who the Jays wanted so badly) AND Brett Wallace...
Summary:
Roy Oswalt is now a Phillie after the Astros acquired him for left-hander J.A. Happ, Minor League shortstop Jonathan Villar and Minor League outfielder Anthony Gose, who was then flipped to the Blue Jays for first-base prospect Brett Wallace.
My question is why couldnt AA pry away J.A Happ for Halladay who is better than Oswalt IMO...Essentially, Houston made better trades to get better players for their star pitcher. We got Taylor and flipped him for Wallace, and now Houston ends up with J.A Happ (who the Jays wanted so badly) AND Brett Wallace...