Jetlag Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/aroldis-chapman/ Aroldis Chapman is a 21 year-old lefty who's touched 100 mph with his fastball. Interested? According to CubaenCuentro.com, Chapman defected from the Cuban national team while the club was stationed in the Netherlands (English version here). Chapman is currently in an undisclosed location, and he told the paper he plans to sign with a Major League club. Chapman pitched in the WBC against Japan in March, and R.J. Anderson of FanGraphs provided analysis. A video clip of a different WBC appearance can be seen here. ---------- Here's a vid of him. ZE0iQmsFSms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I heard he defected to pursue religious freedom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/aroldis-chapman/ Aroldis Chapman is a 21 year-old lefty who's touched 100 mph with his fastball. Interested? According to CubaenCuentro.com, Chapman defected from the Cuban national team while the club was stationed in the Netherlands (English version here). Chapman is currently in an undisclosed location, and he told the paper he plans to sign with a Major League club. Chapman pitched in the WBC against Japan in March, and R.J. Anderson of FanGraphs provided analysis. A video clip of a different WBC appearance can be seen here. ---------- Here's a vid of him. ZE0iQmsFSms This is awesome. The Yankees can use a late inning matchup lefty that costs 112 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I have to say I watched 3 minutes of that clip and I wasn't real impressed. I don't like his delivery and I didn't see him hit higher than 94 mph. Granted I only watched 9 pitches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 There's gotta be a spot in the Yankees bullpen for him to blow games late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I have to say I watched 3 minutes of that clip and I wasn't real impressed. I don't like his delivery and I didn't see him hit higher than 94 mph. Granted I only watched 9 pitches. the kid's got some potential, but he is going to need at least 2 years in the minors before being ready for the majors. His windup is good, but he doesnt use the force of his body to get the ball through the zone. His arm is too far behind many times... looks like he could have issues like Willis or Ollie Perez with control. Its going to take some time with pitching coaches to get his windup under control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlag Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 This kid looks like what the Cuban national team would become if they formed like Voltron. I think the Yanks could find a role for him, new 8th inning bridge maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/03/sports/baseball/03yanknotes.html?_r=3&scp=1&sq=aroldis%20chapman%20&st=cse Once pitcher Aroldis Chapman defected from the Cuban national team in the Netherlands on Thursday, speculation instantly began over which major league club would sign him and how much money he would command. The Yankees, who have been at the forefront of signing international pitchers, will have discussions about whether they should pursue the left-handed Chapman. He fires a fastball that exceeds 100 miles per hour and is widely considered the premier pitching prospect in Cuba. His age was reported Thursday as 21, but reports in March at the World Baseball Classic said he was 26. Bart Hernandez, an agent who is hoping to represent Chapman, said Chapman threw 100 and 101 m.p.h. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/03/sports/baseball/03yanknotes.html?_r=3&scp=1&sq=aroldis%20chapman%20&st=cse Once pitcher Aroldis Chapman defected from the Cuban national team in the Netherlands on Thursday, speculation instantly began over which major league club would sign him and how much money he would command. The Yankees, who have been at the forefront of signing international pitchers, will have discussions about whether they should pursue the left-handed Chapman. He fires a fastball that exceeds 100 miles per hour and is widely considered the premier pitching prospect in Cuba. His age was reported Thursday as 21, but reports in March at the World Baseball Classic said he was 26. Bart Hernandez, an agent who is hoping to represent Chapman, said Chapman threw 100 and 101 m.p.h. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/03/sports/baseball/03yanknotes.html?_r=3&scp=1&sq=aroldis%20chapman%20&st=cse Once pitcher Aroldis Chapman defected from the Cuban national team in the Netherlands on Thursday, speculation instantly began over which major league club would sign him and how much money he would command. The Yankees, who have been at the forefront of signing international pitchers, will have discussions about whether they should pursue the left-handed Chapman. He fires a fastball that exceeds 100 miles per hour and is widely considered the premier pitching prospect in Cuba. His age was reported Thursday as 21, but reports in March at the World Baseball Classic said he was 26. Bart Hernandez, an agent who is hoping to represent Chapman, said Chapman threw 100 and 101 m.p.h. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I don't buy this for a second. The Tigers payroll is already woefully inflated with dead money, and money sunk into dead players, and they have mulitple free agents getting ready to collect. Add to that, Verlander coming due in the next couple.... No way Illitch opens the purse strings to pay this guy the kind of money they're talking. The Tigers have joined the host of teams expressing interest in Cuban left-hander Aroldis Chapman, a source tells SI.com. The team has contacted Chapman's camp in attempts to schedule a meeting later this week or early next week, the source said. Chapman, a 21-year-old who has hit 102 mph on radar guns, has garnered substantial interest from major league teams since he defected July 1. His zipping fastball, youth, projectable frame (6-foot-4 and lean) and a shallow free-agent pitching pool are expected to make Chapman one of the most expensive players on the market this offseason. Several industry sources expect Chapman will command more than the $32 million the Yankees paid Cuban right-hander Jose Contreras in 2002. The Tigers did not immediately respond to SI.com's request for comment about their possible role in the Chapman sweepstakes. The Tigers join the Orioles, Red Sox, White Sox, Cubs, Yankees, Mets, Athletics and Cardinals as reported suitors for Chapman. The Yankees hosted Chapman and his agent, Edwin Leonel Mejia, at Sunday night's Game 6 of the ALCS. He was scheduled to meet with the Cardinals today, but the announcement of manager Tony LaRussa's return to the team upended those plans. Chapman arrived in New York from Europe last Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Skanks can have him. We're in the World Series....Do we need him? Seems like another team from an inferior northern city might need him more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 We're in the World Series....Do we need him? Seems like another team from an inferior northern city might need him more Agreed. Can Mike Illitch borrow $32 Million out of the Yankees petty cash drawer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Agreed. Can Mike Illitch borrow $32 Million out of the Yankees petty cash drawer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharrow Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 So the Pirates are already out of it based on that article. Good to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsis Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Aroldis Chapman is defective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckdemon Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 wasn't too impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guido Monzino Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 wasn't too impressed. unless the Mets sign him. Then he'll be the next Sandy Koufax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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