The Rangers then had 30 days to negotiate with Darvish , or he would return to Japan .
Their announcement of acceptance of the highest bid , from the Texas Rangers , was made on 19 December EST , at a reported $51.7 million .
The Texas Rangers then had 30 days to negotiate with Darvish , or he would return to Japan .
Their announcement of acceptance of the highest bid , from the Texas Rangers , was made on 19 December EST , at a reported $51.7 million .