NBC Sports Chicago is evaluating some of the most pressing Cubs questions entering spring training. Next up: Can Yu Darvish repeat his 2019 second half?
The 2019 season ended on a disappointing note for the Cubs, but fans can take solace in Yu Darvish’s second half ascension offering a ton of hope for 2020 and beyond.
Darvish’s Cubs career got off to an inconspicuous start. The 33-year-old battled bouts of inconsistency in 2018 before going down with an arm injury, missing the season’s final four months. He made eight starts, posting career worsts in ERA (4.