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Darvish to Cubs

Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 4:18 pm
by docc
$120 mill. great during season but has been beat on in post season.. Hopefully he comes on strong like Arrieta did when he came to Cubs..

Re: Darvish to Cubs

Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 1:59 pm
by Road
I like the Darvish signing. I think he might have more upside than Arrieta. I hope Darvish brings his best to Chicago!

Wonder if the Cubs were having trouble signing Jake and they figured they’d just get Darvish?

I personally don’t see Arrieta ever coming close to his 2015 season numbers again.

Re: Darvish to Cubs

Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 5:54 pm
by southdakbearfan
Darvish now and the next 5 seasons is definitely greater than Arrieta, with all do respect to what Jake has done. Darvish has the highest k per 9 innings to all time.

I still don't like 6 year deals for 31 year old players, but it's better than a 10 year deal and just a reality of MLB.

Re: Darvish to Cubs

Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 10:09 am
by UOK
I'm fine with the deal, but I don't know how much difference it'll make. The bullpen is seemingly improved as well, but the devil will be in the details. This team needs to find a stride and avoid major injuries to capitalize on what is yet another "win now" lineup.

Re: Darvish to Cubs

Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 12:36 am
by docc
Still need a REAL lead off hitter..

Re: Darvish to Cubs

Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 12:09 pm
by G08
This is a fucking STEAL, dudes. HUGE!