It took until late February, but the Chicago Cubs finally inked coveted right-hander Yu Darvish to a six-year deal, worth $126 million, with a two-year opt out. The year did not go as planned for Darvish, who made just eight starts with a 4.95 ERA across just 40 innings. He surrendered seven home runs but struck out 49. Ultimately, the club shut him down after an undiagnosed shoulder injury came to light.
The Cubs also parted ways with hitting coach John Mallee and pitching coach Chris Bosio, replacing them with more “Joe Maddon guys.