Astros Can't Find Match With Cardinals On Roy Oswalt

The Phillies remain one of three principal suitors for Astros right-hander Roy Oswalt — and perhaps the leading one. They are less focused on Haren, sources say.

The Astros are not enamored of the Cardinals’ young talent and are struggling to find a match with the Dodgers. They have asked the Dodgers for a major-league position player in a package for Oswalt, presumably outfielder Matt Kemp or first baseman James Loney. Such a request is a non-starter — and that is before the teams would even address the question of how much salary the Dodgers could absorb.

Oswalt, who has a full no-trade clause and effectively can choose his next club, reportedly lists the Cardinals as his No. 1 choice.

The Cardinals, however, remain skeptical that the Astros would trade Oswalt within the division even if they came up with a match.

They also are out on Haren, according to an official with a rival club.

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