The Phillies have declined their 2012 options on RHP Roy Oswalt and RHP Brad Lidge.
Oswalt (9-10, 3.69 ERA in 23 starts) will receive a $2,000,000 buyout and Lidge (0-2, 1.40 ERA and 1 save in 25 games) a $1,500,000 buyout.
General Manager Ruben Amaro, Jr. has stated that he will consider re-signing both players in the offseason.
I feel that Lidge will be let go, allowing the Phillies to search for a new closer in 2012 such as Heath Bell or K-Rod.
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Oswalt, on the other hand, originally stated that he might retire after 2011, has since said he wants to return and I see the Phillies re-signing their ace to go along with the other pitchers that made Philly successful in 2011.
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