Update 12/21 09:33: Lyle Spencer of MLB.com Tweets:  Darren Oliver made a family decision signing with Texas. He lives in Dallas area and wanted to be with his wife and kids.

Update 12/21 09:13: MLB.com reports that the Rangers have reached a tentative agreement with left-handed reliever Darren Oliver on a one-year deal for 2010 plus a vesting option for 2011.

• The Rangers have not confirmed that signing
• The deal is pending a physical which is scheduled for Tuesday.
• Oliver will receive $3.5 million in 2010.

12/20 18:30: ESPN.com reports that relief pitcher Darren Oliver is in contract discussions with the Texas Rangers:

• Agreement could be in place early this week.
• Third tour of Texas for Darren Oliver (the first being in 1993 and the last being in 2000-2001).
• Career records of 106-83 in 16 seasons with Texas, St. Louis, Boston, Colorado, Flordia, Houston, Mets and Angels.
• Angels, Mariners and Yankees were rumored to be interested in Oliver this off season.
• Since the Angels did not offer Oliver arbitration, the Rangers will not owe the Angels draft pick c0mpensation in exchange for signing him.
• You can see Darren Oliver’s contract history and statistic information here.