(01-18-2012, 06:15 PM)franciscomarina Wrote: Maybe Darvish isn't worth all that money. He can be a successful pitcher in the Major Leagues, plus this will give the Rangers a new following. Wait and see all the Japanese media for the games he will pitch. Trust me they will get some money back from merchandise sales, tickets sales and games broadcast in Japan. With a great lineup that score many runs, will take some pressure of him.
nope...all sales of team gear are spread evenly through all the teams. red sox had the same issue with dice-k. boston did get a bump in tourism though