My Fellow Phans,
Here is the second of four Look Backs today. This time, it is looking back on a man whom joined the Phillies in the middle of last season and pitched his way into the hearts of Phillies’ fans almost instantly. That man is Roy Oswalt.
Roy Oswalt: 2010 Stats: 13-13 2.76 ERA Overall / 7-1 1.74 ERA with Phillies (Postseason: 1-1 2.75 ERA)
Recap:
Oswalt came to the Phillies in the middle of last season. He had one rocky start as a Phillie, his first start here against the Nationals, and then immediately found his niche. He never did lose at Citizens Bank Park, having his only losses come on the road in a Phillies uniform this season. In his career, Oswalt is 9-0 with an ERA of 2.10. This domination at The Bank continued this season.
Oswalt was nearly unhittable as a Phillie and provided a third ace pitcher to compliment Halladay and Hamels in the rotation. The “Big 3” as they had come to be known, stepped up and provided the Phillies with all the pitching they needed to ride to the National League East title with an offense that staggered for most of the season.
Looking Ahead:
Oswalt is under contract for at least one more season on his contract as well as an option for a 2nd year in 2012. If the Phillies can afford this option, I see no reason why they wouldn’t want to keep Oswalt for many years to come. Chances are they won’t pick up this option though.
Just the thought of having Halladay, Hamels, and Oswalt for 2 more full seasons is extremely tempting and could keep the Phillies as contenders for even more years to come. Either way, having these three aces together for at least one more season should provide an exciting ride for Phillies fans in 2011, assuming they can score some runs to back the pitching.
Grade: A
Oswalt follows his fellow two aces, Hamels an Halladay, with another perfect score this season. The starting pitching was not the problem for the Phillies in 2010.
Until we meet again Phillies fans; Happy Readings and Go Phillies.
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