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Paul Sullivan: Yu Darvish era with Cubs off to an interesting start

MESA, Ariz. - After signing with the Cubs in February, Yu Darvish spoke to Dave Roberts and told his former manager he would beat the Dodgers.

At least that was the story, though sometimes these things are misinterpreted and spread over the internet.

"It wasn't lost in translation," Roberts said. "We talked on the phone. He said he was going to beat us. I wished him well and I reciprocated what he said. I feel the same way."

Darvish wound up facing the Dodgers in his Cubs debut Tuesday

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