PT TODAY: Darvish signs with Cubs

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Cubs | Yu Darvish agrees to terms with Cubs
Free-agent RHP Yu Darvish (Dodgers) agreed to terms on a six-year deal with the Chicago Cubs Saturday, Feb. 10, worth around $150 million, according to sources.  Source: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal
 
BHQ take: Darvish's signing ensures LHP Mike Montgomery, who spent a significant chunk of the 2017 season in the CHC rotation, will return to a relief role. Montgomery might still loom as the "sixth starter" option if an opening occurs in the rotation during the season. Darvish posted his lowest BPV since his rookie 2012 campaign, and the worst xERA and lowest Dom of...

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