Yu Darvish to Cubs?

[Lex L.]

Japan's Darvish says he plans to head to majors - MLB - Yahoo! Sports

The Cubs were eyeing this guy.

 

[Uman85]

He'll be a hot commodity for sure. Yankees and Red Sox will be in on the bidding war for him as well.

 

[Lex L.]

He'll be a hot commodity for sure. Yankees and Red Sox will be in on the bidding war for him as well.

Yeah, the Red Sox had to post 50+ million to negotiate with Dice K. Based on how that went, it might actually be lower now...but who knows. You know the Yankees are looking for pitching though.

 

[Lex L.]

Will the winning team need to post more or less than 51.1 million on Darvish?

When Dice K went through this process in 2006, the Red Sox had the winning bid of 51.1 million dollars. The Red Sox then paid him another 50 million for a contract. It seems like most people feel it wasn't worth it. But, on the other hand, many seem to think Darvish is more suited to MLB even though he doesnt pitch every 5 day in Japan.

Im not sure what the runner-up bid on Dice K was.

Do you think it will cost more than 51.1 million for the right to negotiate with Darvish?

 

[Rice Cube]

This thread is now locked so that Lex L. can create a new Yu Darvish poll. Thanks!