Jason Patrick Bulger (born December 6, 1978) is an American former professional

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. He played in

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(MLB) for the

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and

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. Bulger played

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Career

Arizona Diamondbacks

Bulger made his MLB debut on August 26, , while a member of the

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

He was traded to the Angels during

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in for

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. He made his Angels debut on May 20, 2006, after the team released

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earlier in the day to make room for him on the roster. He was reassigned to the minor leagues on May 23, to make room for callup

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. He was called up in when rosters expanded on September 1. On March 30, , the Angels released their Opening Day roster and Bulger made the team. He was optioned down to the minors on August 27. On July 28, , Bulger recorded his first career save in the majors against the

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. On April 27, 2011, Bulger was designated for assignment after making five appearances for the Angels in the 2011 season with a 0.96 ERA and striking out seven. He cleared waivers, and accepted his demotion to AAA Salt Lake.

Minnesota Twins

He signed a minor league contract with the

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on November 18, 2011. He was released at the end of spring training.

New York Yankees

Bulger signed a minor league contract with the

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on April 1, 2012.

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