Now that Yu Darvish is officially a member of the Rangers, you can get acquainted with all things Yu. The team will introduce him to DFW Friday at 7pm. TV PLUG: I'll be live from the Ballpark with all sorts of Yu-related coverage. But how can you really learn more about the 6-5 two-time Pacific League MVP? Many ways.
Yu is on Twitter and is pretty prolific, posting more than 3800 tweets as of 5:30pm CST Thursday. He's posted a fair amount of pictures, as well. The Google translate tool doesn't quite convey the message of his tweets but on January 15, he apparently tweeted something about the weather and then tweeted something about an Iphone to a follower on the 17th. Riveting, isn't it?
Yu has an official website that is simple but visually quite appealing. If you're surfing via Google, you can use the Google translate tool to convert the Japanese characters to English. He has links to a product page where you could purchase "a Black Heart" charm that features "the same uniform
number "11" strap featuring an upscale luxurious Swarovski grains" (translate mixup, I think). "The center is equipped with a metal plate logo was designed
Darvish." The charm is sold out.
You can purchase Darvish-endorsed cologne but his keychains, tote bags and "strap" are also sold out.
Yu also has a page promoting the various charitable causes he supports through the "Darvish-Yu Fund". It appears he donated $1,000 to both the Japan Water Forum and the Children's Welfare Fund for each regular season win. The Water Forum's mission is to solve "water problems in the world".
The website links to Yu's blog, which the site calls "Thoughts of Yu". His recent entries include confirmation of his agreement with the Rangers as well the announcement that his divorce is final with Japanese actress, Saeko. I find it interesting that his blog profile shares his blood type. "A", in case you were wondering.
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You can purchase Darvish-endorsed cologne but his keychains, tote bags and "strap" are also sold out.
Yu also has a page promoting the various charitable causes he supports through the "Darvish-Yu Fund". It appears he donated $1,000 to both the Japan Water Forum and the Children's Welfare Fund for each regular season win. The Water Forum's mission is to solve "water problems in the world".
The website links to Yu's blog, which the site calls "Thoughts of Yu". His recent entries include confirmation of his agreement with the Rangers as well the announcement that his divorce is final with Japanese actress, Saeko. I find it interesting that his blog profile shares his blood type. "A", in case you were wondering.
