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Rangers Are Frontrunners For Garland

The Rangers appear to lead the race to sign free-agent pitcher Jon Garland.

The Boston Globe writes that Garland is a perfect middle-of-the-rotation guy for the National League.

Garland went 11-13 for the Dodgers and Diamondbacks in 2009 with a 4.01 ERA in 33 starts.

Via Boston Globe


Rangers Finalize Deal With Oliver

The Rangers have finalized a deal with free-agent reliever Darren Oliver.

The two sides agreed on a one-year, $3.5 million contract that includes a club option for the 2011 season.

Oliver was 5-1 with a 2.71 ERA in 63 games last season.

Via ESPN


Darren Oliver Near Deal With Rangers

Free agent reliever Darren Oliver is near a deal with the Rangers, sources told ESPN.com on Sunday.

It's believed that an agreement could be reached this week.

Oliver, who began his career with the Rangers in 1993, has already had two tenures with Texas.

He posted a 5-1 record with a 2.71 ERA in 63 appearances for the Angels in 2009.

Via ESPN


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