Yes, and just to be clear, here are the details of Oswalt's current contract (from Cot's): 2010:$15M, 2011:$16M, 2012:$16M club option ($2M buyout) - Oswalt may opt out of 2012 option & take a reduced buyout. - Full no-trade clause. So that's a pretty hefty chunk of change to pay a good starter who is already 32 and seemed to have a somewhat down year last season. I just don't see how it works out, especially since the Astros probably wouldn't be motivated to give the Brewers any salary relief, being in the same division and all. As an aside, if the Mariners don't bounce back, I wonder if Cliff Lee could be more attainable. Doesn't sound like he plans to sign an extension there without testing free agency.