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08:28 AM ET 06.18 | Good news, Rangers fans. Right-hander Roy Oswalt, heading for a return to the majors with the Texas Rangers, had his longest minor-league outing yet on Sunday night. Oswalt went six innings, allowing six hits and two runs, for Triple-A Round Rock against Oklahoma City (Houston.) Oswalt threw 100 pitches. This marked the first time Oswalt had worked more than four innings in four minor-league outings. General manager Jon Daniels said the club will review Oswalt's outing before determining the next step. His next turn would come up on Friday. Right-hander Justin Grimm, who won his major-league debut on Saturday against Houston, could also make that start.

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June 18, 2012 08:48 AM ET

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This a no brainer if you are the GM. Who starts on Friday a man making millions in the minors or a rookie probably making rookie pay in the bigs.

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June 18, 2012 09:09 AM ET

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That's one small step for a 23-year-old, one giant leap for Roy Oswalt.

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June 18, 2012 12:20 PM ET

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Originally posted 08:48 AM ET 06.18 by toad

This a no brainer if you are the GM. Who starts on Friday a man making millions in the minors or a rookie probably making rookie pay in the bigs.

I'm sure financial considerations are precisely what will determine who starts in their rotation this weekend. Well played, sir.

Atro SYB

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June 18, 2012 12:28 PM ET

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On the other hand, as good as Grimm's start was, and as uncertain as Oswald's stamina still is, I could see them pushing Oswald's start back a day and giving the other starters (Lewis, Darvish, Harrison) who are doing well another day's rest. Apparently Feliz will NOT return to the rotation when he gets of the DL.

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June 18, 2012 12:38 PM ET

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He's no Andy Pettit, but I guess he'll do!

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June 18, 2012 12:53 PM ET

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This is making no sense to me. Colby Lewis should be starting on Friday. That would be his normal day to pitch as he pitched Sunday night.

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June 18, 2012 02:15 PM ET

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Wash has regularly been giving the starters a day or so extra rest since late May -- keep 'em fresh for October.

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June 18, 2012 03:56 PM ET

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Originally posted 08:48 AM ET 06.18 by toad

This a no brainer if you are the GM. Who starts on Friday a man making millions in the minors or a rookie probably making rookie pay in the bigs.

Did you see Grimm pitch? That was one vicious 12-to-6 curve , there. We like kids in Texas. If and when , he'll be replacing Feldman. Ogando goes back to the pen. Grimm probably goes when Feliz comes back , but it won't be for long.