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Dodger Blue > Rumors > MLB Free Agency Rumors: Yu Darvish Receiving Viable Interest From 6 Teams
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MLB Free Agency Rumors: Yu Darvish Receiving Viable Interest From 6 Teams

Matthew Moreno
November 29, 2017
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Despite faltering in his two World Series starts, Yu Darvish is among the top pitchers to reach free agency this offseason. He’s joined in the upper echelon of free agents by fellow starter Jake Arrieta.

Depending on perspective, the right-handers are viewed as 1A and 1B. Arrieta and Darvish to this point are said to have received interest from several clubs. One of which is the Minnesota Twins, who have Darvish as their top priority.

Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi said the club is open to re-signing the 31-year-old but conceded that may ultimately prove to be a difficult proposition. Darvish is projected to sign one of the most lucrative contracts this winter.

According to Jim Bowden of SiriusXM Radio, he’s not lacking for suitors both in terms of teams with serious interest and those currently on the periphery:

There are six teams legitimately “in” on Yu Darvish and another handful that are staying close according to a source close to Darvish. @MLBNetworkRadio @FantasyAlarm

— Jim Bowden🌟🎤 (@Jim_BowdenSXM) November 28, 2017

In the aftermath of a subpar performance in Game 7 of the World Series, Darvish expressed a desire to re-sign with the Dodgers. A rival executive opined there was zero probability to that manifesting.

Darvish went a combined 10-12 with a 3.86 ERA, 3.83 FIP and 1.16 WHIP in 31 starts for the Texas Rangers and Dodgers. Prior to facing the Houston Astros, he was 2-0 with a 1.59 ERA and 14 strikeouts in 11.1 innings pitched across two postseason starts.

The Dodgers’ level of aggression in pursuing Darvish presumably is tied to Shohei Ohtani and perhaps to a lesser extent, Giancarlo Stanton. If they are to sign Ohtani or trade for Stanton, it may reduce the likelihood of retaining Darvish.

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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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