![Darren Oliver](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMaMS94u64Gtu8UoIuVndkrCwfxVJLMwwVEFybsmrZxkcadfbEtJfSuzqeZmh8tIeX97ha-uEXAQYC2_1-FHo9SZigHH4iYtk2fUKqrwjhL8RsxYF2HIN-7nRNJTqsK7AbzbpeL00jeLw/s400/4028861526_47cab7c340_o.jpg)
After being released by the Cubs in 2005, Oliver found salvation with the Mets, signing with them for the 2006 season. Oliver became a mainstay in their bullpen, providing effective long and short relief. During the 2006 NLCS, he turned in arguably the most memorable performance by a Mets pitcher, when he relieved Steve Traschel in Game 3 to shut down the Cardinals for 6 innings. That would be Oliver's last appearance in a Mets uniform. The Mets did not resign Oliver, and he was swooped up by the Angels that off-season. He has since made three consecutive playoff appearances (2007-2009) and posted a combined record of 15-3. While fans may remember Oliver's bases clearing double he surrendered to Mark Teixeira in Game 5, don't let that overshadow Oliver's otherwise consistent production for the Angels. Not bad for a guy teams left for dead a short while ago.
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