Jose Oliva Essentials Positions: Bats: R Throws: R Height: 75 Weight: 215 Born: Wednesday, March 03, 1971 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris D.R. Died: 12 22 1997 in San Cristobal, San Cristobal D.R. Debut: 7/1/1994 Last Game: 10/1/1995 Full Name: Jose Oliva
The Braves sign free agent Cy Young Award and Gold Glove winner Greg Maddux to a five-year contract, and then trade pitchers Charlie Leibrandt and Pat Gomez to the Rangers in exchange for 3B Jose Oliva. Leibrandt (15-7) saw his star fall in Atlanta when he gave up 11th-inning extra base hits in the 1991 World Series and 1992 World Series. Maddux, who turned down a $28.5 million contract extension in mid-season with the Cubs, signs for $28 million, $6 million less than the Yankees offered.