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Found January 10, 2012 on The Capital Sports Report: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Darren Oliver
TEAMS: Toronto Blue Jays,  Texas Rangers

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Tuesday, January 3, 2012 1:11 am ET

By Anthony Caruso III
The Capital Sports Report

The Toronto Blue Jays has officially signed Darren Oliver.

It has been known for weeks, but Oliver officially signed the deal on Monday. He will get $4 million during the 2012 season with a $3 million option for 2013.

He has a $500,000 buyout if the team decides to release him. He made $3.25 million last season with the Texas Rangers.

He had the best season of his career at 41-years-old. He had a 2.29 ERA in 61 appearances.

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