Yu Darvish- Posting fee?

[Yankee Tripper]

The one thing that gets forgotten about in the "Weaver debacle" is that he pitched a 1-2-3 inning in the bottom of the 11th before giving up the homer in the 12th to Gonzalez....

I did not forget that, but I was chewing my nails the whole time waiting for the hammer to drop.

[sweet_lou_14]

I did not forget that, but I was chewing my nails the whole time waiting for the hammer to drop.

Me too. When he got through one inning, I felt like I'd just survived three rounds of Russian Roulette. Only a fool puts the gun to his head a fourth time.

[melon]

Me too. When he got through one inning, I felt like I'd just survived three rounds of Russian Roulette. Only a fool puts the gun to his head a fourth time.

ROFL!

Yes, I was also bracing myself for the inevitable to happen.

[Abe Frohman]

YuDarvish1.jpg

Can anyone take the liberty of throwing some Pinstripes on the kid ...

[Yankees1962]

Interesting comments from Cashman.

The New York Yankees have scouted Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish and have not dismissed the idea of pursuing the 25-year-old if he goes through the posting process required for entry into Major League Baseball.

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told ESPNNewYork.com on Thursday that the team scouted Darvish during the 2011 season, in which he went 18-6 with a 1.44 ERA for the Nippon Ham Fighters.

"We scout Japanese baseball the same way we scout the American League and the National League," Cashman said. "We had a wave of scouts there all season."

Cashman refused to say whether the Yankees would be interested in bidding on Darvish, which is likely to cost the winning bidder upward of $100 million with the posting fee, but acknowledged, "We think he's very talented, but who knows what that means over here?"

http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/stor...ler-yu-darvish

[JL25and3]

so think Arod?

Or just think "married baseball player." That's how it's always been, outside of a few exceptions (Andy Pettitte, I'd wager).

[sweet_lou_14]

Or just think "married baseball player." That's how it's always been, outside of a few exceptions (Andy Pettitte, I'd wager).

I hate to say it, but even Andy had a few rumors swirling around him about this when he left the Yankees. I remember reading that his wife wanted him to be closer to home and she wasn't just talking about more time with the kids.

[JL25and3]

I hate to say it, but even Andy had a few rumors swirling around him about this when he left the Yankees. I remember reading that his wife wanted him to be closer to home and she wasn't just talking about more time with the kids.

If Andy Pettitte messed around, I'd say that makes it everybody.

Many years ago, I saw the ex-wives of Jim Bouton and Mike Marshall on Donahue. They had written a book on exactly this subject, and Donahue asked them if there were any baseball players who didn't screw around. They thought and thought and thought, and finally one of them said, "I believe...Tommy John."

Which, if you remember Tommy John, was pretty funny and almost certainly true. And he probably was the only one.

[Yankee Tripper]

If Andy Pettitte messed around, I'd say that makes it everybody.

Many years ago, I saw the ex-wives of Jim Bouton and Mike Marshall on Donahue. They had written a book on exactly this subject, and Donahue asked them if there were any baseball players who didn't screw around. They thought and thought and thought, and finally one of them said, "I believe...Tommy John."

Which, if you remember Tommy John, was pretty funny and almost certainly true. And he probably was the only one.

Not even Cal Ripken?
I'm sure it is easy for professional athleets to cheat and I'm sure a high pecentage do but it probably isn't 100%.

[Yankee Fan in Boston]

If Andy Pettitte messed around, I'd say that makes it everybody.

Many years ago, I saw the ex-wives of Jim Bouton and Mike Marshall on Donahue. They had written a book on exactly this subject, and Donahue asked them if there were any baseball players who didn't screw around. They thought and thought and thought, and finally one of them said, "I believe...Tommy John."

Which, if you remember Tommy John, was pretty funny and almost certainly true. And he probably was the only one.

Mo would surprise me more than AP

[fredgmuggs]

If Andy Pettitte messed around, I'd say that makes it everybody.

Many years ago, I saw the ex-wives of Jim Bouton and Mike Marshall on Donahue. They had written a book on exactly this subject, and Donahue asked them if there were any baseball players who didn't screw around. They thought and thought and thought, and finally one of them said, "I believe...Tommy John."

Which, if you remember Tommy John, was pretty funny and almost certainly true. And he probably was the only one.

I think there was some rumor in deadspin a couple of weeks ago about Brian Cashman cheating. If true, then that means everybody in baseball cheats. I never would have thought that one.

[THEBOSS84]

I think there was some rumor in deadspin a couple of weeks ago about Brian Cashman cheating. If true, then that means everybody in baseball cheats. I never would have thought that one.

Yeah I saw that. I was going to post it at the time but it was the night of a playoff game so I said screw it.

[sweet_lou_14]

Mo would surprise me more than AP

Mo is probably capable of making a virgin pregnant without touching her.

But I agree, if you're looking for a faithful husband in MLB, my bet is on him.

[JSG]

gotta save bullets in the world series for the universe series that comes after

you still plugged into girardi's meta-blog ??!!

[Jax Teller]

Joelsherman1 Joel Sherman



#Yankees scouts love Darvish, but Hal Steinbrenner/Cashman unlikely to authorize big $$ to win post #thinkIgawa#Rangers#Bluejays are faves

[just-blaze]

Joelsherman1 Joel Sherman



#Yankees scouts love Darvish, but Hal Steinbrenner/Cashman unlikely to authorize big $$ to win post #thinkIgawa#Rangers#Bluejays are faves

Smoke screen............hopefully.

[awy]

...........terrible

[JSG]

#Yankees scouts love Darvish, but Hal Steinbrenner/Cashman unlikely to authorize big $$ to win post #thinkIgawa#Rangers#Bluejays are faves

Smoke screen............hopefully.

would not be surprised. even if the NYY had raging wood for darvish, it's the only thing to say.

PS didn't the rangers just boot chuck greenberg out for his devil-may-care ardor in his pursuit of cliff lee ?? i would think they will try to re-sign wilson and call it a day. not sure i see the blue jays as big players either. LAA would not surprise me.

pinstripes ??

[teknetic]

If Cash hired a bunch of scouts to scout a particular player and they cam back with glowing reviews, why wouldn't the FO sign off on it? It's pretty clear where their area of need is. I'm not buying it.

[Jax Teller]

Joelsherman1 Joel Sherman



If had to list Darvish faves in order, #Yankees not in top 5: #Rangers#Bluejays#Nationals,#Mariners#Royals.

[lolwut]

Such obvious smokescreen.

[apalradio]

Mo is probably capable of making a virgin pregnant without touching her.

But I agree, if you're looking for a faithful husband in MLB, my bet is on him.

If we look outside of the Yankee family, I'd say John Lackey. Too ugly. Maybe even Kevin Youkilis.

[Black Sabbathia]

not sure i see the blue jays as big players either

I do. They shed a lot of salary the last few years (Wells, Rios, Marcum, Hill, Juan Rivera otth) and are only a player or two away from making serious noise in the AL East. They don't have anybody looking at big arbitration raises, and Bautista is on a reasonable contract. Rogers Communication has shown a willingness to spend money on the team in the past, going into the 80-90+ million range. With Boston vulnerable I think they decide that the time to make a push is now. Maybe it won't be Darvish, but I think they'll be major players this offseason.

However, I tend to agree that Cashman is smokescreening and the Yankees would post a large bid

[goin for 27]

I worry about the Blue Jays here.

Anthopoulos is very smart, bold, and has bags of cash to spend.

[Zimmers' Helmet]

I worry about the Blue Jays here.

Anthopoulos is very smart, bold, and has bags of cash to spend.

The Yankees have more. I believe Darvish will be a Yankee if Cashman and the scouts have a say.

Worst case scenario could just be Hal telling Cash he'll have to shed salary elsewhere.