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Sources: Yu Darvish agrees to 6-year, $126M deal with Cubs
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Yu Darvish apparently won't opt out of contract, will return to
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2018-19 Top 50 MLB Free Agents With Predictions - MLB Trade Rumors
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Cubs hand White Sox sixth straight loss in rout
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Cubs trade-deadline thoughts, prospects from the Yu Darvish deal
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Yu Darvish's top-2 NL Cy Young Award finish shows Cubs' gamble
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Yu Darvish's $126 Million Nightmare May Never End for Cubs
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Championship Year in Review: From April to October, in their own
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Zach Davies, 4 prospects to Cubs in Yu Darvish trade with Padres
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Giants decline Vogelsong's option, both sides will explore market
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Zach Davies, 4 prospects to Cubs in Yu Darvish trade with Padres
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Chicago Cubs: Yu Darvish is struggling badly, so let's re-visit