Watch: Darvish's first presser with Cubs

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And finally, the moment the North Side has been waiting for.
 
Yu Darvish made his first appearance with the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday — officially sporting a No. 11 jersey.
 
The righty — signed with the team through the 2023 season for $126 million— said he chose the Cubs because the team stood out to him among other suitors.
 
“[The team has a] great roster — each pitcher is great,” Darvish said through a translator. “There’s a lot that I can take away from, so I can’t wait to begin.”
 
Darvish will be a tremendous fit, Cubs President Theo Epstein said, for the team to continue to be World Series-level competitors.
 
“Yu was our primary target,” Epstein said.  “We think this is a great day for the Cubs organization to welcome a pitcher of this caliber. He’s probably the preeminent strikeout pitcher of our generation.
 
“We’re getting him at a wonderful point in his career where he has really matured and is ready to go out and do some special things.”

Watch the full press conference here: 

Yu Darvish Arrives at Cubs Spring Training

Yu Darvish has reported to Spring Training! Theo Epstein and Darvish meet the media from Mesa.

Опубліковано NBC Sports Chicago Вівторок, 13 лютого 2018 р.
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