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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Yu Darvish Thanks Rangers Fans With Ad In The Dallas Morning News
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Dodgers News: Yu Darvish Thanks Rangers Fans With Ad In The Dallas Morning News

Matthew Moreno
August 3, 2017
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Dodgers News: Yu Darvish Thanks Rangers Fans With Ad In The Dallas Morning News
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The Los Angeles Dodgers snuck in a blockbuster trade just prior to the non-waiver deadline last Monday to acquire Yu Darvish from the Texas Rangers. The deal reverberated throughout baseball as the team with the best record and starting rotation ERA improved by adding a bonafide ace.

It was widely believed the Dodgers were a landing spot for Darvish if the Rangers followed through with trading the right-hander, however there was a perceived stumbling block on what their return would be. Texas reportedly wished for Walker Buehler or Alex Verdugo in exchange for Darvish.

For all intents and purposes, the Dodgers had Buehler and Verdugo as untouchable in trade talks. Ultimately, some patience and a package centered around Willie Calhoun were enough to entice the Rangers.

The trade marked the end of an era for Darvish and the Rangers. He agreed to a six-year, $60 million contract with the team in January 2012.

Darvish placed a full-page ad in The Dallas Morning News on Thursday to thank Rangers fans:

The kind gesture is similar to what Carlos Ruiz did last August when he purchased a billboard spot after getting traded by the Philadelphia Phillies to the Dodgers. Ruiz also left the Phillies a hand-written message in the clubhouse prior to departing.

During his five seasons with the Rangers, Darvish went 52-39 with a 3.42 ERA in 122 career starts. He missed the 2015 season due to Tommy John surgery, and was named an All-Star in each of his full seasons (2012, 2013, 2014, 2017).

Darvish threw a bullpen session at SunTrust Park on Wednesday and is scheduled to make his debut with the Dodgers on Friday night in the series opener against Jacob deGrom and the New York Mets at Citi Field.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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