OT: Aroldis Chapman Wows at Workout

Is Chapman worth the estimated $24 million he'll command? I'm definitely intrigued, and I think the Cubs need pitching help, but I'm on the fence with this guy.

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I'd love if the Cubs jumped in

but I’m not really expecting it. He could get a lot more than 24 mil … and I’m not sure the Cubs will commit that to a guy that most likely will start off in the minors, even if he’s not there for long.

by toonsterwu on Dec 16, 2009 3:37 PM CST reply actions

4 years/$24M seems light to me

If that’s the going rate, I say do it.

by jerry morales rules on Dec 16, 2009 4:20 PM CST reply actions

GETITDONE J IM!

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by cubswynn on Dec 16, 2009 5:01 PM CST reply actions

Definitely not OT...

by kanderber on Dec 16, 2009 5:56 PM CST reply actions

I'd love it,

but i doubt it would happen. too many people want in on this guy and we don’t have the payroll flexability. And even if we did sign him, knowing our luck, he’d probably throw out his shoulder and he’ll never pitch again.

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by Ryno Runner on Dec 16, 2009 6:02 PM CST reply actions

I'll say the Yankees or Angels win this

$35 million, or something around that.

The Blackhawks and the Stanley Cup in 2010.

by BLou on Dec 16, 2009 9:05 PM CST reply actions

Wouldn't be surprised to see Seattle or Baltimore get in on this

They’ve got cash to burn it seems like

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by Musicdude10 on Dec 17, 2009 12:30 PM CST up reply actions

Agreed

Baltimore is the team that might be the real sleeper in this. Peter Angelos seems willing to once again spend wildly.

The Blackhawks and the Stanley Cup in 2010.

by BLou on Dec 17, 2009 5:29 PM CST reply actions

The next Ariel Prieto?

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by lookingdeadred on Dec 18, 2009 2:28 PM CST reply actions