Darren Oliver returned to the Texas Rangers, saying his career will end where it began 16 years ago. The 39-year-old left-hander wasn't ready to say how long his third Texas stint will last after agreeing to a $3.5 million, one-year deal that includes a 2011 option. "I don't want to start a Brett Favre thing," Oliver said Wednesday.
Archive for December 23rd, 2009
Steroids are AP Sports Story of the Year (AP)
Alex Rodriguez joined the list of cheaters this year, and Manny Ramirez and David "Big Papi" Ortiz are forever tainted now, too. Five years after Major League Baseball added punishments to its testing program, questions about performance-enhancing drugs still swirl around America's favorite pastime.
Mets agree to deal with RHP Dickey (AP)
A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press that the New York Mets have agreed to a minor league contract with knuckleballer R.A. Dickey. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the deal was not yet complete. Dickey would get a $600,000, one-year contract if added to the major league roster and have the chance to earn $150,000 more in performance bonuses.
Jays get M’s RHP Morrow for RHP League (AP)
Citing the need for more experience in their bullpen, the Seattle Mariners finalized their trade of former No. 1 draft choice Brandon Morrow to the Toronto Blue Jays for more veteran reliever Brandon League and minor league outfielder Johermyn Chavez. "We acquired a very talented arm, and we gave up a very talented arm," Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik said on a conference call…
