Is Yu Darvish coaxing the Jays back to big-time paydays?

After years of speculation and intense coveting, it appears that Yu Darvish may not be coming to America after all. Rather, if a report from the New York Post is correct, the Japanese pitcher could be bound for Canada. Reporter George A. King III says that the Toronto Blue Jays are expected to be the high bidder for Darvish's negotiating rights when the Nippon Ham Fighters finally get around to accepting their bid before Tuesday's deadline. The Blue Jays could pay between $40 and 50 million for just the ability to speak with Darvish, King reports. Bob Elliott of the Toronto Sun, meanwhile, is reporting that Rogers Communications — owner of the Blue Jays — issued an order to sign Darvish at any cost. "I was told Rogers Communications said: 'Whatever it costs, sign him,' " said one executive. "Only (president) Paul Beeston and (general manager) Alex Anthopoulos know the number on the bid in baseball operations." I don't quite understand why Nipp...