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This Date in Pirates History: February 8
Four former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date but before I get to them I will briefly mention four players I inadvertently left off yesterday. Charlie Jackson(1894) outfielder for the 1917 Pirates, Bill Steinecke(1907) a catcher for the 1931 Pirates, Felipe Montemayor(1928) outfielder for the 1953,1955 Pirates and Juan Pizzaro(1937) pitcher for the 1967-68 Pirates were...
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It Still Pays To Be Left-Handed
Oliver Perez
I guess it’s old news…. If you are left-handed and can reach home plate with a baseball, someone will give you a shot at a pitching job.
I nearly fell out of my uncomfortable yellow computer chair when I saw this on the MLB transaction list a few days ago….
1/18/12 – Seattle Mariners signed free agent LHP Oliver Perez.
Oliver Perez!?!? It’...
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21 days ago
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Jays Bullpen Nearly Set with Oliver Signing
On Monday, the Jays spent $4 million on a 41-year old reliever whose rookie season coincided with the club’s last World Series championship. In the same transaction, they also picked up a reliable late inning guy who has reached the postseason in each of the last five years and has seen his ERA drop in each of those previous five.
How you feel about the signing of Darren Oliver...
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January 10, 2012
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January 10, 2012
Oliver, 41, officially signs a two-year contract with the Blue Jays
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...
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January 10, 2012
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January 10, 2012
Blue Jays Part Ways With Mark Teahen, Officially Adds Oliver
This is probably as amicable a goodbye as it gets.
The Blue Jays announced earlier today that they have DFA’d veteran corner infielder Mark Teahen, eating the remainder of his $5.5 million salary for the 2012 season so that he may find a job elsewhere. The move opens up a spot for the addition of 41-year old lefty Darren Oliver, who officially joins the Toronto bullpen with...
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January 09, 2012
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January 09, 2012
Blue Jays finalize $4M deal with LHP Darren Oliver
The Toronto Blue Jays have finalized a $4 million, one-year contract with left-hander Darren Oliver.
The deal, agreed to last month, includes a $3 million team option for 2013.
The 41-year-old spent the last two seasons with the AL champion Texas Rangers, going a 5-5 with two saves and a 2.29 ERA in 51 innings last year. An 18-year major league veteran. he has a 112-90 record and...
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January 09, 2012
Blue Jays sign LHP Oliver to 1-year deal
The Toronto Blue Jays signed left-handed reliever Darren Oliver to a one-year contract.
Financial terms of the deal, which include a club option for 2013, were not disclosed.
The 41-year-old Oliver has spent the past two seasons with the Rangers, appearing in more than 60 games each year.
He had a 5-5 record and a 2.29 ERA in 61 appearances last season with Texas, which has lost...
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January 04, 2012
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January 04, 2012
Blue Jays sign LHP Darren Oliver
The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a one-year deal with left-handed pitcher Darren Oliver. The deal also includes a club option for the 2013 season. The terms of the contract were undisclosed.
Oliver is coming off a season in Texas in which he posted a career low 2.29 ERA in 61 appearances during the season. The bright side to the Oliver signing besides getting a reliable reliever...
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December 30, 2011
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December 30, 2011
Report: Blue Jays close to signing LHP Oliver
The Toronto Blue Jays reported are nearing a deal to sign left-handed reliever Darren Oliver.
The Dallas Morning News, citing two major league sources, reported the immiment signing.
The 41-year-old Oliver has spent the past two seasons with the Rangers, appearing in more than 60 games each year.
He had a 5-5 record and a 2.29 ERA in 61 appearances last season with Texas, which...
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December 30, 2011
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December 30, 2011
Oliver focuses on goal at hand — a ring
There are two empty bottles on the highest shelf of Darren Oliver's locker in the home clubhouse at Rangers Ballpark: Domaine Ste. Michelle sparkling wine and Korbel Champagne.
They are souvenirs of a successful October. One was emptied during the Texas Rangers' celebration after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in the first round of the American League playoffs, the other upon clinching...
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October 18, 2011
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