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Originally posted by staticx
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I wouldn't worry about it until there's not any news at the deadline(30 days from the acceptance - 12/19/11).. -
He's in Texas now for the first time since we won bidding rights.Originally posted by staticx View Post
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Yu Darvish is visiting Texas for the first time during a 30-day window the AL champion Rangers have to negotiate a contract with the Japanese pitcher.
Rangers general manager Jon Daniels confirmed reports from Japanese media that Darvish was in the Dallas-Fort Worth area Tuesday. Daniels wouldn't discuss the state of negotiations with Darvish or any plans for meetings during the visit by the 25-year-old right-hander.
The Rangers put out a statement later Tuesday that said Darvish was visiting Texas for the first time and was with his representatives. The team said it was releasing no details about the visit and not commenting during the negotiation process.
"He felt it was appropriate to make the trip at this time," the Rangers said.
The Rangers, who have won consecutive AL pennants, put in a record bid of about $51.7 million for the right to negotiate with Japan's best pitcher. A 30-day negotiating window began when their bid was accepted Dec. 20 by the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters of Japan's Pacific League. They only pay the fee if they sign the player.
Darvish, the son of an Iranian father and a Japanese mother, went 18-6 with a 1.44 ERA last season. He had 276 strikeouts to lead the Pacific League.
The 6-foot-5 Darvish pitched in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and was a member of the Japanese team that won the 2009 World Baseball Classic. Darvish, who turned pro in 2005 at age 18, has superb control and throws seven effective pitches.
Texas has lost its No. 1 pitcher in free agency after each of the last two World Series.
Cliff Lee left after the 2010 season to return to Philadelphia, and left-hander C.J. Wilson agreed to a $77.5 million, five-year contract with the AL West rival Los Angeles Angels last month.Comment
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Man this Yu Darvish signing might just go down to the wire, I'm wondering if we wont hear anything to mid day on weds.Comment
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That is what it is sounding like. I dont think the parties are on the same page as far as years or money are concerned. I think it will end up getting done, we will have to wait and see who compromises more.Originally posted by staticx View PostComment
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Money isn't the problem its years, Rangers want him for 6 he wants 5.Originally posted by talismanOriginally posted by AdamLXOriginally posted by BroncojohnnyOriginally posted by 80coupeOriginally posted by Rick ModenaOriginally posted by JesterComment
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I think his people are wanting a large jump in money for that 6th year (in relation to the rest of the contract). I say give him his 5, and lets move one. They have a Hamilton/Fielder issue to get to, and that won't be done until this deal gets done.Originally posted by idrivea4banger View PostComment
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It was reported on a Japanese news website that there is an agreement in place for a 5 year deal worth somewhere around 67 mil, wonder how true this is.Comment
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Maybe its 67million yen.Comment
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Hmmm, what was CJ's deal again? I dont have to much of a problem with it as long as it is comparable or less than that. Sucks we have to eat the 52 mil all at one time this year though, without that I think we could easily get Darvish/Fielder and Hambone all signedOriginally posted by mstng86 View PostComment
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I'll be sick to my stomach if we wind up with Fielder's fat, vegan ass.
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The Rangers offered CJ around 44 million. The angels paid him 77.5 million.Originally posted by GTBrian23 View Post
And if I recall correctly, the 52 million isn't included in the payroll figures for the year - it comes out of a different pocket(so to say)..Comment
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Today's the day. Still haven't heard any official news on this yet.Comment
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5 hrs i believe. Must not be happening. I am surprised fielder has not signed for the last month. It makes me really think he is waiting on the rangers and this dealComment
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6 year deal
Starting pitcher Yu Darvish will sign with the Texas Rangers before the 5 p.m. ET deadline, sources have told CBSSports.com insider Jon Heyman. The deal is likely to be for six years and it seems likely to be for more than $52 million, Heyman has also learned. The Rangers paid a reported $51.7 million simply for the right to negotiate with Darvish.
Darvish, a 25-year-old right-hander, has been the ace of the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters for five years. In those five seasons, Darvish is 76-28 with a sparkling 1.72 ERA and 0.89 WHIP. He's struck out 9.5 batters per nine innings and walked just 1.9 per nine. He's also thrown 50 complete games and 15 shutouts. In 2011, Darvish went 18-6 with a 1.44 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 276 strikeouts in 232 innings with 10 complete games and six shutouts.
If Darvish does indeed sign with the Rangers, the entire posting fee will be sent from the Rangers to the Fighters as compensation.
Darvish will join Colby Lewis, Derek Holland, Neftali Feliz and probably Matt Harrison in the Rangers' rotation while Scott Feldman and Alexi Ogando are likely ticketed for the bullpen -- but still could emerge as starting options if need be -- in front of Mike Adams and Joe Nathan.Originally posted by 03trubluGTComment
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Hmmm...Starting pitcher Yu Darvish will sign with the Texas Rangers before the 5 p.m. ET deadline
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If Darvish does indeed sign with the Rangers,Originally posted by BroncojohnnyComment
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