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More Yu Darvish news continues. This time in the Atlantic. It’s serious if it gets in here. I do recall him saying that Japan is losing it’s heroes and he doesn’t want to ever leave Japan, but things are changing. In 2011 a 1.44 ERA is quite amazing. He’s a giant out there and this is a lengthy article. (Atlantic – Yu Darvish)
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When we last posted a photo of Yu Darvish, the comments weren’t about baseball, they were by females enjoying his looks. Yet, the reasons behind Yu Darvish news these days isn’t just about looks or baseball. It’s about his quandary. To get Japanese players to America requires high fees. Just to talk to player there’s a cash deposit to the Japanese team, about 25 million, then there’s the salary negotiation, especially for a blue chip player like Yu Darvish. It’ll be high. The problem for him isn’t his ability, but it’s his predecessors, who in recent years haven’t fared so well. Daisuke Matsuzaka is one. Darvish’s record is quite stellar in Japanese baseball. The WSJ writes, “In 232 innings for the Nippon Ham Fighters, Darvish struck out 276 batters, posted a 1.44 ERA and won 18 games to only six losses.” The site also explains how MLB teams are evaluating players. It’s not just speed of pitch, record, and so forth. It’s how they can translate lifestyles in the clubhouse, how they can handle the US baseball itself which is a bit different, the strike zone, and the field conditions. (WSJ – Yu Darvish)
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As we reported on Yu Darvish just last week, reports have come out that he’s being scouted heavily by the NY Yankees. Can you see this man in pinstripes? The best Japanese pitcher going to the team that money can buy? (Daily News - Darvish Yanks)
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Yu Darvish - the player with the one of the strangest names, may be pitching in the US in 2012. He’s a 6 foot 5 inch baseball player who throws hard, has variety, and is one of the best in Japan. He’s half Iranian, half Japanese and once said he’d never leave Japan. But his team is struggling financially, and it might be time for him to really make a move. Teams will line up for his services and they’ll pay the huge amounts to get him. He’s only 25. (amazingavenue – Yu Darvish) This article exhaustively gives you research on how Yu Darvish pitches, and if he’s a good match for The NY Mets.
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