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MLB-best Dodgers go all-in to add Darvish at trade deadline

By BETH HARRIS manager Farhan Zaidi said, with the Rangers, who ac-
AP Sports Writer explaining how the trade quired him in January 2012
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Yu got finalized. “Certainly after he spent seven sea-
Darvish is coming to Dodg- for a deal of this magni- sons with the Nippon Ham
er Stadium — plus a pair of tude, that’s cutting it pretty Fighters in Japan’s Pacific
relief pitchers — in an effort close.” League.
to boost Los Angeles to its Darvish has been better on “It’s been great,” he said of
first World Series appear- the road this season, with a his time in Texas. “My team-
ance in 29 years. 2.49 ERA in 10 starts while re- mates, my fans. I have
Darvish was acquired ceiving the third-fewest run nothing but appreciation
from Texas for three pros- support among AL pitchers. for everyone here.”
pects just before Monday’s With Kershaw again on the Darvish can become a
deadline to make trades disabled list with a back in- free agent after the World
without waivers. Los Ange- jury, Los Angeles had been Series. Asked whether he
les, a major league-best seeking to add an arm. would consider rejoining
74-31, also acquired former “One of the things that’s the Rangers, he respond-
All-Star reliever Tony Wat- made him so effective is ed: “Just going to have to
son from Pittsburgh for a his assortment of pitches,” In this July 9, 2017, file photo, Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu wait and see until we get to
pair of minor leaguers and Zaidi said. “The fastball, Darvish adjusts his hat as he works the first inning of a baseball the offseason. Just for ex-
left-hander Tony Cingrani the ability to reach 95, 96, game against the Los Angeles Angels, in Arlington, Texas. ample, like Rangers did of-
from Cincinnati for utility- 97 mph, the ability to kind Associated Press fer me like very low money,
man Scott Van Slyke and a of take something off. He’s Dave Roberts was born in on Tuesday, when Maeda I’m not going to sign. I think
minor leaguer. got a couple really good Japan, too. is set to start. Zaidi said lo- I’m going to talk to all the
“It’s an honor to be wanted off-speed pitches and a “Dodger Nation should be gistics were being worked teams available willing to
by the team,” Darvish said couple really good break- excited!” team co-owner out on when the players talk to me and see what
in Texas through a trans- ing balls. Magic Johnson tweeted. would join the team. happens.”
lator. Clayton Kershaw “Coming to a new league, Darvish, Watson and Cin- Even before Kershaw went Los Angeles sent 21-year-
and Zack Greinke weren’t I think there’s going to be grani will cost the Dodgers on the disabled list for the old right-hander Angel
enough to pitch Los An- adjustment period on the about $12.2 million for the second straight year, the (Hair-mawn) German and
geles to the World Series part of the NL and that will rest of the season: $6.24 mil- Dodgers were in search of 18-year-old infielder Oneil
for the first time since 1988, really be an advantage for lion in salary and the rest in a complementary ace and (Own-yell) Cruz to Pitts-
when the Dodgers won him,” the GM said. luxury tax at a 95 percent had been in talks with Texas burgh. The Dodgers trad-
their sixth title. Darvish, a Darvish should feel at home rate because Los Ange- for two weeks. ed Van Slyke and minor
30-year-old right-hander, is in Los Angeles. He becomes les already was above the Rich Hill has been bothered league catcher Hendrik
in the midst of his worst sea- the seventh Japan-born highest threshold. by blisters, Hyun-Jin Ryu is Clementina to the Reds for
son in the majors. The four- pitcher for the Dodgers, In exchange for Darvish, just off the DL after being Cingrani.
time All-Star, who returned who already have right- the Dodgers sent second bothered by a bruised left Cingrani has a 5.40 ERA in
last year from Tommy John handed starter Kenta Mae- baseman Willie Calhoun, foot. Brandon McCarthy 23 1/3 innings this season
surgery, is 6-9 with a 4.01 da. The best known of the right-hander A.J. Alexy and went on the DL at the same and Watson 5-3 with a 3.66
ERA in 22 starts. He is com- group was Hideo Nomo, shortstop Brandon Davis time as Kershaw last week. ERA in 47 games for the Pi-
ing off his poorest outing who created a sensation to Texas. Calhoun is rated “We were trying to balance rates this season. Watson
since coming to the major known as “Nomomania” the fourth-best prospect in making the team better had 10 saves after starting
leagues in 2012, allowing 10 in 1995 when he started for the Dodgers’ system, while without disrupting what the season as Pittsburgh’s
runs in 3 2/3 innings against the National League in the Alexy is 17th and Davis is we have,” Zaidi said. “It’ll closer blew consecutive
Miami last week. All-Star Game and earned 27th, according to MLB. be an emotional boost for chances in June and was
“It was in the last 15 min- NL Rookie of the Year hon- com. The Dodgers open a the team.” Darvish is 52-39 replaced as closer by Fe-
utes,” Dodgers general ors. Los Angeles manager nine-game trip in Atlanta with a 3.42 ERA in 122 starts lipe Rivero.q

Cubs issue World Series ring

to notorious fan Bartman

CHICAGO (AP) — Having the Cubs were leading the praised team owners the
ended their title drought, Marlins in the game and Ricketts family and man-
the Chicago Cubs want the National League series agement, and called the
their most notorious fan to — and has avoided the ring a reminder of “how
share in their good fortune. spotlight since Chicago’s we should treat each oth-
The Cubs announced Mon- defeat that year. Chicago er in today’s society.” “My
day they were giving a beat Cleveland last fall for hope is that we all can
World Series ring to Steve its first championship since learn from my experience
Bartman, who reached for 1908. The Cubs say they to view sports as entertain-
and deflected a foul ball “hope this provides closure ment and prevent harsh
that might have landed on an unfortunate chap- scapegoating, and to In this Oct 14, 2003, file photo, Steve Bartman, top center,
catches a ball as Chicago Cubs left fielder Moises Alou’s arm
in left fielder Moises Alou’s ter” and Bartman “contin- challenge the media and is seen reaching into the stands, at right, against the Florida
glove with Chicago five ues to be fully embraced opportunistic profiteers to Marlins in the eighth inning during Game 6 of the National
outs from the World Series by this organization.” Bart- conduct business ethically League championship series Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2003, at Wrigley
in 2003. Bartman was ha- man released a statement by respecting personal pri- Field in Chicago.
rassed after the incident saying he is “deeply moved vacy rights and not exploit Associated Press
— which occurred when and sincerely grateful.” He any individual to advance their own self-interest or economic gain,” he said.q