Brewers officially sign LHP Davis

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01/22/2010 - Milwaukee, WI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Milwaukee Brewers made it official on Friday by signing left-handed pitcher Doug Davis to a one-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2011.

Financial terms were not disclosed.

"Doug has been a very durable pitcher throughout his career," said Brewers Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Melvin. "His ability to produce quality starts gives our club a chance to win each time he takes the mound. Doug has pitched here before and indicated an interest in returning to Milwaukee because of his relationship with the organization and fans and his desire to have a chance to pitch in the postseason."

Davis was with the Brewers from 2003-06 and returns after spending the last three seasons in Arizona. In his first stop in Milwaukee, the southpaw compiled a 37-36 record with a 3.92 earned run average in 111 starts.

The 34-year-old made a league-leading 34 starts in 2009 for the Diamondbacks, totaling a 9-14 record with a 4.12 ERA.

For his career, Davis is 90-97 with a 4.31 ERA in 289 games -- 269 starts -- for Texas, Toronto, Milwaukee and Arizona.

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