Oswalt open to trade talk

Astros ace Roy Oswalt said he has not demanded a trade, but questioned the direction of his team and thinks a deal might be the best thing for everyone.

The 32-year-old Oswalt said that it’s time for him to move on and that he thinks he has a two-year window to contribute to a World Series championship.

Oswalt said he communicated to owner Drayton McLane through his agent that dealing him might benefit both parties.

“I’ve been here 10 years and given everything I’ve got for 10 years, done everything I need to do to stay on the field,” he said. “Hopefully, there may be some options for both of us out there. I’m not looking for an ‘out’ for me, from the standpoint as a franchise player for 10 years. But I think it would be a good thing for both of us.”

Gomez remorseful

The Minnesota Twins know Carlos Gomez well, after spending two seasons with his raw talent, energetic presence and lack of discipline.

That’s why, though peeved about his accidental bat flip that hit former teammate Joe Mauer, the Twins gave Gomez a break.

Gomez was celebrating a late home run Friday with his Milwaukee team trailing 15-0.

Gomez tossed his bat and stared as the ball soared into the seats. When he reached the plate and heard Mauer’s voice, he put his hand to his mouth — to say, “No talking.”

Later Gomez learned Mauer was trying to tell him to be more careful. Upon hearing that, Gomez was deeply sorry.

Rollins moves to DL

Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins was placed on the 15-day disabled list again after re-injuring his right calf.

Rollins missed 29 games with a strained right calf before rejoining the lineup Monday. He returned to his customary leadoff spot Friday, but left in the sixth inning of a 5-1 victory over Boston.

Penny feels a pinch

Cardinals pitcher Brad Penny was put on the 15-day disabled list with a strain his upper back, although the team believes it’s a minor injury.

Penny received an injection and could return to throwing in 7-10 days. The Cardinals had worried the right-hander might be lost for an extended period.

Chavez could be done

Longtime Athletics star Eric Chavez is injured once again and acknowledges his career could be over.

“It might be,” Chavez said Saturday. “I don’t know what the future’s going to hold.”

Oakland placed Chavez on the 15-day disabled list because of two bulging disks in his neck.