Rangers sign Yu Darvish for 6 years, $60 million

Good deal, or will he end up like Dice-K?

4 months ago TonyAlmeyda 7 comments 0 recs |

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Good deal.

The Red Sox got 2 very good years out of Dice-K and many say that had he listened to their trainers instead of doing his own thing that he would have avoided his injuries. I think the Rangers will get maximum value out of him and this will be a good deal for them.

by Zontar on Jan 18, 2012 7:10 PM EST reply actions

i agree

by zacheyp on Jan 18, 2012 8:43 PM EST up reply actions

Darvish’s size leads me to believe he’ll be more successful. It’s easy to see why a slight guy like Matsuzaka would have trouble adjusting to the American schedule, but Darvish is huge and sturdy. I think he’ll be fine. Maybe not worth the money, but that’s a tall order for anyone.

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by cbwilk on Jan 19, 2012 12:02 AM EST reply actions

Darvish will be fine

Everything Matsuzaka was and was touted to be, Darvish was and always will be better. The only reason he wasn’t discussed more to this point because was back then, he had stated no interest in moving to MLB to play.

If we’re looking at a guy who needs to accumulate around 12 total WAR to break even on the cost of the contract within six years, I’m fairly confident he’ll accomplish that. Maybe not average out correctly per year, but I think it’s very doable in the span of the deal. His splitter is one really bad, filthy MFer, among his tall frame and comfortable mid-90s velocity.

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by royhobbs on Jan 19, 2012 8:48 AM EST reply actions

Yu Darvish has competed on one of the biggest stages (WBC)

and did more than anyone expected him to do. I have a feeling he will be a stand out pitcher for the Rangers and will easily replace the production of CJ Wilson. The rest of the teams out there will be disappointed they did not front the money for this man and I see CC money in his future… I really think the Rangers got a bargain here and I can’t wait to watch him compete.

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by willlinn on Dec 2, 2011 12:01 PM PST

if Wren gets Arenado from Colorado, I’ll give him a BJ.
by Scott Coleman on Dec 19, 2011 9:45 PM PST

by Klemson Krash on Jan 19, 2012 11:01 AM EST reply actions

Not to say he isn't going to be a stud

because I think he will, I just don’t think the Rangers got a ‘bargain’ when you factor all the costs into it. They paid about 20 million per year for the dude, that doesn’t strike me as a ‘bargain’.

And I’m only speaking strictly about payroll considerations, not money he will bring in through jerseys, more fan interest in Japan, etc. Roughly 20 million a pop is not cheap, seems about market value for him.

by atlbravosfan on Jan 20, 2012 4:23 AM EST up reply actions