Sports Illustrated reports that the top posting bid for Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish is higher than the record paid by the Red Sox for Daisuke Matsuzaka ($51.1 million). Most observers expect the winner to be the Toronto Blue Jays. If Toronto GM Alex Anthopoulos and President Paul Beeston (both pictured) get Darvish and also (as rumored) shell out big bucks for Prince Fielder, the AL East will have four of the best teams in baseball. (PHOTO: FRED THORNHILL/REUTERS)
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Top Darvish Bid Exceeds Dice-K'S $51.1M
Sports Illustrated reports that the top posting bid for Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish is higher than the record paid by the Red Sox for Daisuke Matsuzaka ($51.1 million). Most observers expect the winner to be the Toronto Blue Jays. If Toronto GM Alex Anthopoulos and President Paul Beeston (both pictured) get Darvish and also (as rumored) shell out big bucks for Prince Fielder, the AL East will have four of the best teams in baseball. (PHOTO: FRED THORNHILL/REUTERS)