Originally posted on 02/12/2014:

Was my favorite Astros players for many years. Still have my Oswalt jersey shirt. The Wizard of Os!

A bit surprised it took him this long to retire because he had talked retirement when he was still with Houston way back in 2010. Really though his last year with the Phils should have been it, but like many athletes apparently he found it hard to walk away.

Top 3 all-time for the 'Stros among pitchers IMO. Nolan Ryan, Mike Scott & Roy Oswalt. Joe Niekro right up there too. I think Niekro leads Houston with all-time Ws, Oswalt second. Solid career.