talkingchicagobaseball.com - 23 days ago
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In the first Cuban lottery the stakes were enormous, and it came down to really only the Yankees or Red Sox, with outside shots of the Cubs or Angels. Jose Contreras was thought to be an immediate front line starter for a Major League Team. Millions and millions of dollars later, Contreras ...
Prized Cuban Prospect Chapman Visits The Red Sox
soxanddawgs.com 28 days ago —
While the New York Yankees are currently playing in the World Series (go Phillies btw), we can expect another battle to heat up between the Boston Red Sox and Yankees this offseason.
The prize, top Cuban prospect Aroldis Chapman.
For those who don’t know about Chapman, he’s a ...
Yanks in Lead for Chapman?
nybaseballdigest.com 10/25/2009 — Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News believes the Yanks are in the lead for Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman. Reports are that Chapman will be on hand for Game 6 tonight. Knowing the Red Sox are also in the hunt makes this reminiscent of the Jose Contreras bidding back in 2003.
The Mets had a ...
Seeing Straight on Aroldis Chapman
firebrandal.com 30 days ago —
When any new phenomenon arrives, it takes a while for people to adjust their lifestyle and accommodate these changes. Cell phones are the most recent example. The Internet was another.
In the baseball world, free agent-prospects are the newest slang, which, understandably, are forcing ...
Angels Yet To Call On Aroldis Chapman
mlbtraderumors.com 24 days ago — The Angels have been linked to free agent lefty Aroldis Chapman via scouting director Eddie Bane . Given Chapman's friendship with Kendry Morales and interest in Southern California, the Halos could be a decent fit. However, our source says the ...
Aroldis Chapman Review
mlbtraderumors.com 28 days ago — With all the information swirling around about free agent lefty Aroldis Chapman , I thought a summary would be helpful. Chapman has been declared a free agent and can sign at any time, though a deal is unlikely before the conclusion of the World ...
Tigers join Aroldis Chapman sweepstakes - MLB - SI.com
sportsillustrated.cnn.com 30 days ago — 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. ...
M's getting in on bidding for Cuban defector Chapman
sports.yahoo.com 28 days ago — Everybody wants lefthanded Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman. And why not? The 21-year-old can apparently throw 102 mph pitches. Add the Seattle Mariners to the list of teams that is after Chapman, according to the Seattle Times. A soruce tells the ...
Young free agent pitching prospect Chapman visits Red Sox
boston.com 28 days ago — NEW YORK - Aroldis Chapman, the 21-year-old Cuban lefthander with a fastball that hits triple digits, was at Fenway Park yesterday and came away impressed with the Red Sox.“Boston was one of the teams he was interested in from the start, and that ...
Cubs Not in on Studly Cuban Aroldis Chapman
bleachernation.com 22 days ago — If you were hoping the Cubs would go after studly, young lefty Aroldis Chapman out of Cuba, you can stop. The likely top prize on the free agent market this year is going elsewhere.
Speaking of free agents, nobody asked, but you can cross the Cubs off the list of teams interested in Cuban ...
Mets meet with Cuban pitcher Chapman
newsday.com 10/24/2009 — October 23, 2009 By DAVID LENNON david.lennon@newsday.com The Mets had their expected meeting Friday with lefthander Aroldis Chapman and his agent, but it was unclear if they discussed financial parameters with the 21-year-old Cuban defector. Chapman ...
Nationals hire special adviser to GM —
Nationals Journal 22 days ago
The Washington Nationals today named Ron Schueler special adviser to the general manager and promoted Bill Singer to director of professional scouting. From the news release: A 42-year baseball veteran, Schueler joins the Nationals after serving the ...
