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Darvish to the Cubs

Centerfield Feb 10 2018 08:47 PM

Six years. $126 million. Incentives could take him up to $150. Per Ken Rosenthal. The team has played in 3 straight NLCS and has a World Championship. And now adds an ace.

Ashie62 Feb 10 2018 08:55 PM Re: Darvish to the Cubs

Just saw this. I thought the Twins were going to win this one. I'm not sure Darvish is an ace. Game on for Lance Lynn, Cobb etal.

seawolf17 Feb 10 2018 09:02 PM Re: Darvish to the Cubs

The Cubs have got quite a 1-4 right now. Lester, Hendricks, Darvish, Quintana.

Frayed Knot Feb 10 2018 09:21 PM Re: Darvish to the Cubs

Essentially replaces Arrieta in the Cubbie rotation. Which will be the better pitcher going forward will be an interesting story to watch.

Edgy MD Feb 12 2018 03:25 PM Re: Darvish to the Cubs

Reports are that Eppy called Arrieta (gentille Arrieta) before closing the Darvish deal and see if wanted it (or a similar deal) instead. When Arrieta didn't jump, he signed his own walking papers.

Lefty Specialist Feb 12 2018 03:50 PM Re: Darvish to the Cubs

Dunno. I see Darvish as a risk they might regret.

metirish Feb 12 2018 04:16 PM Re: Darvish to the Cubs

Have to say I was shocked he got that kind of money....Darvish doesn't scream ace to me , but I guess this is the going rate for pitching

Benjamin Grimm Feb 12 2018 04:19 PM Re: Darvish to the Cubs

Lefty Specialist wrote: Dunno. I see Darvish as a risk they might regret. I assume that they know it's a risk, and that it's one that they're willing to absorb if things don't work out. He'll probably be fine for the first few years. In 2022 and 2023 this might be a bad contract, and I'm sure the Cubs know that.

Centerfield Feb 12 2018 07:08 PM Re: Darvish to the Cubs

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Lefty Specialist wrote: Dunno. I see Darvish as a risk they might regret. I assume that they know it's a risk, and that it's one that they're willing to absorb if things don't work out. He'll probably be fine for the first few years. In 2022 and 2023 this might be a bad contract, and I'm sure the Cubs know that. Yup. I'm thinking they're hoping to have a few more championships in their pocket by then.

d'Kong76 Feb 12 2018 07:14 PM Re: Darvish to the Cubs

A few more than the Mets, quite likely. Must be nice having big-city dough to throw around and gamble with a little.