December 4, 2008 John Perrotto of BaseballProspectus.com believes the only player seriously considering accepting an arbitration offer is Darren Oliver of the Angels.
Our View:The Reds have dropped out of the running to sign him as they don't want to part with their draft picks. Oliver is 38 years old, but won seven games for the Angels in 2008 with a solid 1.15 WHIP over 72 innings of relief.
November 13, 2008 The Detroit Tigers are interested in signing left-handed reliever Darren Oliver, according to the Detroit Free-Press.
Our View:Oliver is 38 years old, but has been an effective hurler against left-handed hitters for the Angels for two seasons.
September 23, 2007 It looks like the Angels should have Darren Oliver in tow next season. He only needs one more appearance to reach 60, which will kick in his $2 million option for the 2008 campaign, according to the LA Times. Olive got off to a slow start this season, carrying a 7.98 ERA through his first 19 games, but since then he's allowed only 10 runs in 48 innings.
December 11, 2006 ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reports that Darren Oliver has reached a preliminary agreement with the Angels on a one-year contract with an option for 2008. Oliver will serve as a lefty specialist and long reliever out of the bullpen.
July 3, 2006 Darren Oliver, who is getting his first start of the season for the Mets tonight, could start again on Saturday, according to the New York Daily News. New York has a doubleheader with Florida and is considering using either Oliver, John Maine, or Mike Pelfrey to start one of the games. However, if Pedro Martinez is unable to pitch until after the All-Star break, two of those three pitchers will be used by the Mets later this week.
