Astros, Phillies talking, likely about a pitcher, probably about
Oswalt  This much I can tell you about the Astros and the
Phillies: They are in advanced discussions regarding a possible
trade, one that is almost guaranteed to involve a pitcher.  The
Phillies need an ace-quality starter and the Astros have Roy
Oswalt on the trading block.  There is also the possibility the
talks could involve Brett Myers, whom we discussed Tuesday.  But
it is more likely that, with other teams sharing desperate needs
for a pitcher (which we also discussed Tuesday), the Phillies
may have decided to get aggressive and go for Oswalt.  •
AOLFanHouse’s Ed Price sounds convinced Oswalt is part of the
talks.  •’s Jason Starks wrote last night that a potential deal
could carry a companion trade involving Jayson Werth.  This does
not mean Werth would come to the Astros, but if the Phillies are
moving him somewhere else (reports put him in Tampa Bay) to
clear salary space, then it is more likely that they are trying
to take on at least