Re: Jeff Passan of Yahoo: Reds to sign Cuban lefty Aroldis Chapman?
I wonder if it will be a Major League (40 Man roster) deal?
Re: Jeff Passan of Yahoo: Reds to sign Cuban lefty Aroldis Chapman?
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The_jbh
But you cant help but be excited about the possibility of Cueto, Volquez, Bailey, and Chapman all in the same rotation some day.
And Mike Leake! Leake will begin 2010 in Double-A and should be ready for the majors by 2011.
Re: Jeff Passan of Yahoo: Reds to sign Cuban lefty Aroldis Chapman?
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reds44
I think this is actually going to happen. I'm in shock. I still don't believe it. I'm waiting for the typical "the deal is dead" report like we always gets when it comes to potential Reds moves.
Cueto, Volquez, Bailey, Chapman.
Does any team in the majors have 4 young arms like that?
Leake ain't a shabby 5th :thumbup:
Re: Jeff Passan of Yahoo: Reds to sign Cuban lefty Aroldis Chapman?
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Tony Cloninger
Maybe the Yanks and Sox figured why spend money on someone who might only be a 5th starter....This year. They need people for this year....so might as well take money elsewhere. Perfect for this team since they can be more patient and not expect him to be ready now.
He looks like Dontrelle Willis to me when i see him pitch. Maybe he can bring some 2003 marlins like magic to the Reds.
On one of the videos on mlb.com Reynolds was saying the Yankees and Red Sox backed off because they didn't see him as somebody who would help them win in 2010.
Definatley agree with the Willis comparasion as well.
Re: Jeff Passan of Yahoo: Reds to sign Cuban lefty Aroldis Chapman?
agree with those who state Super Mario can work with the kid to develop the changeup.
agree with those who are happy with the Reds ever expanding prescence in Latin America.
watched some videos on Chapman. very easy motion.
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Re: Jeff Passan of Yahoo: Reds to sign Cuban lefty Aroldis Chapman?
Jeff Passan:
Confirmed: LHP Aroldis Chapman agrees to five-year, $30 million contract with Cincinnati #Reds.
http://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/7602568341
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Jeff Passan of Yahoo: Reds to sign Cuban lefty Aroldis Chapman?
Re: Jeff Passan of Yahoo: Reds to sign Cuban lefty Aroldis Chapman?
Re: Jeff Passan of Yahoo: Reds to sign Cuban lefty Aroldis Chapman?
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Playadlc
Does this kid instantly make the 5 man rotation?
I hope not... all that I'm reading makes it sound like he could use some time in AA and AAA. We have depth, I think there is NO reason to rush him
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That's the Jocketty I know and love: pitching, pitching, pitching.
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Re: Jeff Passan: Reds sign Cuban lefty Aroldis Chapman to five-year, $30 million cont
Re: Jeff Passan of Yahoo: Reds to sign Cuban lefty Aroldis Chapman?
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The_jbh
We have depth,
No they don't. Suit up kid.
Re: Jeff Passan: Reds sign Cuban lefty Aroldis Chapman to five-year, $30 million cont
I'm not usually one to say "Oh so and so has two good pitches but lacks a change? Sign him, Mario will give him a plus change!". But with the language barrier, a chance to work with a coach who understands you and can develop one of your weaknesses. I think that, and the chance to play with a team with a young Latin core was a good selling point for him.