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Phillies Decline Options on Both Roy Oswalt and Brad Lidge
By Kyle Scott
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Let the dismantling commence. The Phillies declined their club options on Roy Oswalt and Brad Lidge.
Ruben Amaro had previously hinted that the Phillies wouldn’t pick up Oswalt’s $16 million option for 2012, but that they would work to renegotiate with him. Oswalt will receive a $2 million buyout, for now.
Same thing with Lidge. He is due a $1.5 million buyout.
Amaro said in a statement that the Phillies will continue speaking with both players.
Gut feeling? They re-sign Oswalt at a reduced salary and let Lidge go. A tear scampers down the face of my 2008 World Series poster.
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.