Asked about Masahiro Tanaka's deal with the New York Yankees, Yu Darvish was critical of the agreement.
Tanaka will receive about $100 million more in guaranteed money from the Yankees than Darvish received from the Texas Rangers.
"I don't know the details of the posting system, but I think the Yankees gave him a little bit too much," said Darvish, chuckling along with his interpreter.
Darvish later released a statement, saying the comment was a joke.
"I am sorry if anyone took my comment seriously about Masahiro Tanaka at the press conference today," he said. "I assumed by the reaction in the room that everyone knew I was joking."
