(The Cardinal Nation Show) -- The rumor mill that created a minor tremor within Cardinal Nation now has veteran starting pitcher Roy Oswalt, heading to Texas to meet with team officials there on Monday.
The Texas Rangers are scheduled to meet with free agent right-handed starter Roy Oswalt on Monday, a source confirmed Sunday afternoon.
ESPNBoston.com reported Friday that Oswalt was close to a deal with the St. Louis Cardinals and various reports have suggested the pitcher's preference is either St. Louis or Texas.
Other teams have also pursued Oswalt, including the Boston Red Sox. CBSSports.com reported Friday night that Oswalt had rejected a one-year offer from the Detroit Tigers.