Darvish to the Cubs

[Centerfield]

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]

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]

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

[Frayed Knot]

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

[Edgy MD]

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]

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

[metirish]

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]

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]

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.

[Guest d'Kong76]

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