Darren Oliver

Toronto Blue Jays, Relief Pitcher
Age: 54y-2m-15d (Oct 06, 1970)
Exp: 18.127 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 3 (#63 overall), 1988
Agent(s): Jay Franklin
INACTIVE

2012-2013

Darren Oliver signed a 1 year , $4,500,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $4,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,500,000
Average Salary:
$4,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
Year Age PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2012 41 $4,000,000 $4,500,000 - $4,000,000 $4,000,000
2013 42 $3,000,000 $4,500,000 - $3,000,000 $7,000,000
2014 43
UFA
Year Age Service Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2012 41 16.127 $4,000,000 - - $4,000,000 $4,500,000
2013 42 17.127 $3,000,000 - - $3,000,000 $4,500,000
2014 43 --
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2012 41 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $7,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,500,000
2013 42 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $7,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,500,000 $3,000,000
Contract Notes
  • 2013 club option includes $500,000 buyout (exercised)
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2010-2011

Darren Oliver signed a 1 year , $3,500,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $3,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2009-2009

Darren Oliver signed a 1 year , $3,665,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $3,665,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,665,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,665,000
Average Salary:
$3,665,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2010 / UFA
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2007-2008

Darren Oliver signed a 1 year , $1,750,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $1,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,750,000
Average Salary:
$1,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2009 / UFA
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2006-2006

Darren Oliver signed a 1 year , $600,000 contract with the New York Mets, including $600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $600,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $600,000
Average Salary:
$600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2007 / UFA
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2004-2004

Darren Oliver signed a 1 year , $750,000 contract with the Florida Marlins, including $750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $750,000
Average Salary:
$750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2005 / UFA
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2003-2003

Darren Oliver signed a 1 year , $350,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $350,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $350,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $350,000
Average Salary:
$350,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2000-2002 Rookie

Darren Oliver signed a 3 year , $19,000,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $6,000,000 signing bonus, $19,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,333,333.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $19,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,333,333
Signing Bonus:
$6,000,000
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Seasons

18.127 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$41,615,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

7 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2000 29
Active
$9,000,000
$9,000,000
2001 30
Active
$5,000,000
$14,000,000
2002 31
Active
$5,000,000
$19,000,000
2003 32
Active
$350,000
$19,350,000
2004 33
Active
$750,000
$20,100,000
2006 35
Active
$600,000
$20,700,000
2007 36
Active
$1,500,000
$22,200,000
2008 37
Active
$2,000,000
$24,200,000
2009 38
Active / Arb Avoided
$3,665,000
$27,865,000
2010 39
Active
$3,500,000
$31,365,000
2011 40
Active
$3,250,000
$34,615,000
2012 41
Active
$4,000,000
$38,615,000
2013 42
Active
$3,000,000
$41,615,000
Total
$41,615,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $14,750,000 $6,000,000 - $20,750,000
1 $5,000,000 - - $5,000,000
1 $350,000 - - $350,000
1 $750,000 - - $750,000
1 $600,000 - - $600,000
3 $7,165,000 - - $7,165,000
2 $7,000,000 - - $7,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2000
29
$3,000,000
$6,000,000
$9,000,000
$9,000,000
2001
30
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$14,000,000
2002
31
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$19,000,000
2003
32
$350,000
$350,000
$19,350,000
2004
33
$750,000
$750,000
$20,100,000
2006
35
$600,000
$600,000
$20,700,000
2007
36
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$22,200,000
2008
37
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$24,200,000
2009
38
$3,665,000
$3,665,000
$27,865,000
2010
39
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
$31,365,000
2011
40
$3,250,000
$3,250,000
$34,615,000
2012
41
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$38,615,000
2013
42
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$41,615,000
Total
$35,615,000
$6,000,000
$41,615,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $14,750,000 $6,000,000 - $20,750,000
1 $5,000,000 - - $5,000,000
1 $350,000 - - $350,000
1 $750,000 - - $750,000
1 $600,000 - - $600,000
3 $7,165,000 - - $7,165,000
2 $7,000,000 - - $7,000,000
  • Oct 31, 2012 Toronto (TOR) exercised $3 million option for 2013
  • Jan 04, 2012 Signed a 1 year $4.5 million contract with Toronto (TOR)
  • Dec 22, 2009 Signed a 1 year $3.5 million contract with Texas
  • Jan 16, 2009 Signed a 1 year $3.665 million contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
  • Dec 11, 2006 Signed a 1 year $1.75 million contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
  • Dec 19, 2005 Signed a 1 year $600k contract with New York (NYM)
  • Jan 29, 2004 Signed a 1 year $750k contract with Florida (FLA)
  • Jan 29, 2003 Signed a 1 year $350k contract with Colorado (COL)
  • Dec 13, 2001 Traded to Boston (BOS) from Texas (TEX) for Carl Everett
  • Jun 01, 1988 Drafted by Texas (TEX): Round 3 (#63 overall)
Year Team GP GS PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB K SB AVG OBP SLG OPS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
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