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Remembering Yu Darvish's Legacy As He Contemplates Retirement
- Darvish said he plans to keep rehabbing but may terminate the rest of his Padres contract if he cannot return to play.
- The piece highlights Darvish’s seven-pitch arsenal and exceptional strikeout numbers for Padres.
- Darvish’s Padres era included an All-Star selection in 2021 and top-10 Cy Young voting in 2022.
- The article notes Darvish's influence beyond the mound, including philanthropy and ties to San Diego.
- The report portrays Darvish as a defining Padres figure alongside Manny Machado during a calm San Diego era.
- Darvish’s recent contract extension kept him in San Diego through 2023 before his potential retirement.
- Darvish’s playoff performances are highlighted, with a 2.95 ERA and 31 strikeouts in 39⅔ innings across three series.
- The piece notes Darvish’s impact on and off the field, including his family’s ties to North County San Diego.
- The article frames retirement as potentially advantageous for Padres payroll flexibility if it occurs.
- The piece notes Darvish’s remarkable seven-pitch repertoire as a hallmark of his career.
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