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Yu Darvish, Japan's top pitcher, agrees to $60 million, 6-year deal with 2 …
The Texas Rangers are paying a $51.7 million posting fee to the Nippon Ham Fighters, and on top of that, Darvish is getting a contract of six years and $60 million, which means Texas' total investment in the pitcher is $111.7 million.
By Mark J. Miller | Scoop Du Jour – 18 hours ago There's been some talk this offseason that the Texas Rangers could be signing both Japanese hurler Yu Darvish, who won 18 games in his homeland last season, and free-agent first baseman Prince Fielder,
The Texas Rangers are paying a $51.7 million posting fee to the Nippon Ham Fighters, and on top of that, Darvish is getting a contract of six years and $60 million, which means Texas' total investment in the pitcher is $111.7 million.
Well, the Rangers finally signed starter Yu Darvish and he was expensive. Including the $51 million posting fee, he cost the Rangers $111 million, as he signed a 6 year $60 million contract yesterday that could escalate to $70 million based on
ARLINGTON, Texas — Yu Darvish impressed the Texas Rangers with his big body, durability and desire. The two-time defending AL champions were so impressed that they have invested more than $111 million to acquire Japan's best pitcher.
Yu Darvish Signs With the Rangers
The gamble on Yu Darvish has paid off for the Texas Rangers.
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The gamble on Yu Darvish has paid off for the Texas Rangers.
ARLINGTON, Texas — Yu Darvish is coming to America to pitch. Japan's best pitcher and the Texas Rangers agreed before Wednesday's deadline to a $60 million, six-year contract.
The gamble on Yu Darvish has paid off for the Texas Rangers.