Yu Darvish Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Yu Darvish.
Cubs Rumblings: Arrieta, Darvish, Cobb, Cole, Yelich
2018/01/cubs-rumblings-arrieta-darvish-cobb-cole-yelich.htmlElsewhere on the pitching market, the Cubs remain in contact with Yu Darvish and Alex Cobb, per Levine, though he casts doubt on them being the favorites to sign the latter.
Free Agent Notes: Hosmer, JDM, Arrieta, Cards, Twins, Abad
2018/01/free-agent-notes-hosmer-jdm-arrieta-cards-twins-abad.htmlPer Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN, via Twitter, the Twins are giving the "sense" to the reps of some hurlers that they want to see what happens with Yu Darvish before pursuing next-tier hurlers such as Alex Cobb and Lance Lynn. … That said, as Nightengale also notes, Darvish (like Arrieta) is still waiting to see if he can secure a sixth or even seventh guaranteed season.
Free Agent Faceoff: Yu Darvish vs. Jake Arrieta
2017/12/free-agent-faceoff-yu-darvish-vs-jake-arrieta.htmlHeading into the winter, Yu Darvish and Jake Arrieta stood as the top two available starters, and neither has come to terms on a new contract for the 2018 campaign. … Both Darvish and Arrieta are 31 years of age, though Arrieta will pitch all of the 2018 season at the age of 32, while Darvish won't turn 32 until next August.
Quick Hits: Lagares, Cubs, Darvish, Arrieta, Scott
2017/12/quick-hits-lagares-cubs-darvish-arrieta-scott.htmlAs far as free agent right-handers go, the Cubs have shown more interest this offseason in adding Yu Darvish than re-signing Jake Arrieta. … And while the 31-year-old Darvish may land the bigger contract this winter, Wittenmyer argues that the decorated Arrieta - who's five months older - could end up as the better bet.
Yankees Rumors: Cole, Darvish, Ellsbury
2017/12/yankees-rumors-yu-darvish-jacoby-ellsbury-waive-no-trade-clause.htmlRosenthal also writes in a notes column (subscription required/recommended) that despite that group of starting options, the Yankees have some interest in free-agent righty Yu Darvish. … While Darvish may seem a curious fit given that quality group of options, George A.
Free Agent Rumors: Moustakas, Cahill, Mets, Dodgers, Hirano, Indians, Twins
2017/12/mlb-free-agent-rumors-mike-moustakas-adrian-gonzalez.htmlMinnesota has shown no inclination to spent upwards of $9MM on multi-year deals for relievers and doesn't love the idea of going to six years on Yu Darvish, though the team does maintain strong interest in the righty.
Astros, Rangers Reportedly Set To Meet With Yu Darvish
2017/12/astros-rumors-yu-darvish-meeting.html5:00pm: One day after Yu Darvish reportedly met face-to-face with the Cubs, he's sitting down for a similar meeting with the Astros, Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports. … 24: The Rangers remain in contact with Wolfe, writes Wilson, who adds that Darvish hasn't ruled out a reunion with the club.
Poll: Should The Cubs Sign Yu Darvish?
2017/12/poll-should-the-cubs-sign-yu-darvish.htmlIt's obvious now that the Cubs have more than a passing interest in free agent righty Yu Darvish, who the team's top brass met with today in Texas. … Darvish is the top free agent starter, in MLBTR's collective estimation.
AL Notes: Darvish, Mariners, Schoop, Kinsler
2017/12/yu-darvish-rumors-twins-serious-interest.htmlThe Twins "seem determined" to sign one of the top starters on the free-agent market and are showing increased optimism about their chances of landing right-hander Yu Darvish, reports La Velle E. … Minnesota thinks that Darvish's relationship with GM Thad Levine and their emerging young core of position players will work in their favor in trying to lure Darvish to Minneapolis.
Cubs To Meet With Yu Darvish
2017/12/cubs-interested-in-yu-darvish-2.htmlThe club has interest in right-hander Yu Darvish, Bruce Levine of CBS Chicago reports. … MONDAY: While the Cubs are evidently still looking at a number of rotation options, the interest in Darvish appears to be serious.
Pitching Rumblings: Twins, Darvish, Cishek, Cole, Mariners, Liriano, Watson
2017/12/pitching-rumblings-twins-darvish-ceshek-orioles-cole-mariners-astros-liriano.htmlThe Twins are sending signals that they're serious about their pursuit of free agent righty Yu Darvish. … Neal III of the Star-Tribune writes, skipper Paul Molitor says the organization has "targeted [Darvish] as somebody we have tremendous interest in." That follows prior public indications of interest from GM Thad Levine, who, as Mike Berardino of the St.
AL Central Notes: LoMo, Kinsler, Tigers, Greene, Darvish, Twins, Shaw
2017/12/al-central-notes-lomo-kinsler-tigers-greene-darvish-twins-shaw.htmlInterestingly, Gimenez has also been answering Yu Darvish's questions about Minnesota, Mike Berardino of the St. … Gimenez was Darvish's personal catcher when the two played together for the Rangers.
NL West Notes: Headley, Padres, Darvish, Rockies, Davis
2017/12/nl-west-notes-headley-padres-darvish-rockies-davis.htmlThe Dodgers are still in "active dialogue" with Yu Darvish, GM Farhan Zaidi told MLB.com's Ken Gurnick and other reporters. … Andrew Friedman said yesterday that the team was more focused on relievers than starters due to the number of depth rotation options already in the organization, though with Darvish's market yet to fully develop, it only makes sense that L.A.
NL West News: Rodney, Bruce, Duggar, Cutch, Giants, Reynolds, Dodgers
2017/12/nl-west-news-rodney-bruce-duggar-cutch-giants-reynolds-dodgers.htmlwould re-sign Yu Darvish.
West Notes: Yu, G. Cole, Rangers, Stanton, Astros, Giants, Pads, A’s
2017/12/west-notes-yu-g-cole-rangers-stanton-astros-giants-pads-as.htmlGiven that the Rangers are in need of starters even after signing Doug Fister and Mike Minor, the possibility of them turning back to old friend and top free agent Yu Darvish has come up. … General manager Jon Daniels revealed Monday that the Rangers and Darvish still have a strong relationship even after they traded him away last July, Jeff Wilson of the Star-Telegram tweets.
Astros Considering Pursuit Of Top Starters
2017/12/astros-considering-pursuit-top-starters-darvish-arrieta-rumors-trade.htmlPer the report, the club has "shown interest" in top free agents Yu Darvish and Jake Arrieta. … The unfortunate incident involving Yulieski Gurriel mocking Darvish during the World Series is one factor with regard to that particular possibility, though both players' responses in the aftermath suggest it's not an insurmountable barrier.
Latest On Pitching Plans For Rangers, Orioles Entering Winter Meetings
2017/12/rangers-orioles-among-teams-with-biggest-rotation-needs-entering-winter-meetings-rumors-pitching.htmlAccording to Grant, the club has not only checked in on quality veterans like Alex Cobb and Lance Lynn, but has "maintained some contact" with former star Yu Darvish and hasn't yet ruled out a surprise reunion. … While he was dealt away at the trade deadline after the sides failed to line up on an extension, Darvish's roots in Texas obviously trace back to his initial entry to the majors.
Quick Hits: Sports Science, Iglesias, Moylan, Rangers
2017/12/quick-hits-sports-science-iglesias-moylan-rangers.htmlTexas has reportedly kept contact with Yu Darvish, who has pitched in a six-man rotation in Japan and prefers such a setup; that might be one item which could help entice him to return to Arlington.
Free Agent Profile: Yu Darvish
2017/12/free-agent-profile-yu-darvish.htmlYu Darvish hits the open market as both the top free agent pitcher available and, in MLBTR's view, the top free agent of the entire 2017-18 class. … After seven years of stardom in Japan, Darvish came to North American baseball with great fanfare in the 2011-12 offseason, and he has since lived up to the hype.
Market Notes: Darvish, Donaldson, Frazier
2017/11/market-notes-slow-market-darvish-donaldson-frazier.htmlFree agent righty Yu Darvish evidently still has a broad class of suitors, according to a report from Jim Bowden of Sirius XM (via Twitter). … That's not surprising for a pitcher of Darvish's stature -- he entered the offseason atop MLBTR's list of the top fifty free agents -- but it does suggest that the back-and-forth is only just getting underway.
Yu Darvish, Shohei Ohtani Among Priorities For Twins
2017/11/yu-darvish-shohei-ohtani-among-priorities-for-twins.htmlLevine revealed that the Twins are actively talking with the agents for available starters Yu Darvish, Jake Arrieta, Lance Lynn and Alex Cobb, among others, as well as representatives for various relievers (all Twitter links). … The executive specifically pointed to Darvish as "a priority," and he used the same word to describe soon-to-be free agent Shohei Ohtani.
Poll: Which Free Agent Will Sign The Largest Contract?
2017/11/poll-which-free-agent-will-sign-the-largest-contract.htmlMLBTR released our annual Top 50 Free Agents With Predictions article early this month, and right-hander Yu Darvish sits atop the list with a predicted $160MM guarantee. … Despite a career-low strikeout rate (and a well-documented implosion in the playoffs), Darvish remains an elite arm with a great track record of success, including an average of 3.80 fWAR across his five full MLB seasons.
Twins Looking At Top-Tier Free Agent Pitchers
2017/11/twins-looking-at-top-tier-free-agent-pitchers.htmlPer Heyman, the front office is at least "looking at" top free-agent hurlers Yu Darvish and Jake Arrieta, with a "slightly higher evaluation" of the former. … In this case, the expectation remains that Darvish and Arrieta will receive robust interest.
Latest On Cardinals’ Pitching Pursuits
2017/11/latest-on-cardinals-pitching-pursuits.htmlWasserman represents slugger Giancarlo Stanton (another reported Cardinals target), but Yu Darvish is the agency's top free agent this winter, and Heyman reports that the meeting between the two sides was about pitching. … It's not clear how much of a focus Darvish was in their meeting, of course.
Crasnick’s Latest: Stanton, Ohtani, JDM, Darvish, Royals, McCutchen
2017/11/crasnicks-latest-stanton-ohtani-jdm-darvish-royals-mccutchen.htmlMartinez can command in free agency, and whether Yu Darvish's poor World Series showing hampered his free-agent stock. … Only three of the 40 respondents thought that Darvish's pair of World Series meltdowns would have a substantial impact on his offseason earning capacity.