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Cubs, White Sox, Cards Interested In Aroldis Chapman
MLBTR has learned that the Cubs and White Sox have expressed interest in free agenty lefty Aroldis Chapman . The Cardinals have been more aggressive than those clubs, and plan to meet with Chapman next week. The Chapman tour began yesterday in New York , as the 21-year-old's agency decided ...
Coveted Aroldis Chapman to meet with teams in NY
sports.espn.go.com — Prized Cuban left-handed pitcher Aroldis Chapman will arrive in New York on Wednesday to begin a series... of meetings with several general managers, Chapman's agent Edwin Mejia confirmed. (more) Coveted Aroldis Chapman to meet with teams in NY
Aroldis Chapman In New York
mlbtraderumors.com — Aroldis Chapman 's agent Edwin Mejia changed his mind - he won't make MLB teams come to... Andorra to see his client. Instead, according to ESPN's Jorge Arangure Jr. , Chapman is set to arrive in New York today to visit with several GMs. Arangure ... (more) Aroldis Chapman In New York
News: Mets Out of Chapman Sweepstakes
metsblog.com — Bart Hubbuch, in a post to Twitter , says the Mets will not be pursuing LHP Cuban... Defector Aroldis Chapman . Hubbuch says the Mets made this decision after learning about his $40-$60 million price tag. (more) News: Mets Out of Chapman Sweepstakes
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Cubs interested in Aroldis Chapman
Another Cubs Blog — ... According to MLBTR, the Cubs are one of several teams that are interested in the 21-year old Aroldis Chapman.  ...

Buzz: Mets have not yet talked to Aroldis Chapman
MetsBlog.com — ... According to Tim Dierkes of MLB Trade Rumors, the Cubs and White Sox have expressed interest in free-agent LHP Aroldis Chapman. ...

The Friendly Linkfines 10/22/09
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Cubs Interested in Top Cuban Aroldis Chapman
Bleacher Nation | Chicago Cubs News, Rumors, and Commentary — ... The Chapman tour began yesterday in New York, as the 21-year-old’s agency decided not to make MLB clubs come to Andorra. ESPN’s Jorge Arangure Jr. believes Chapman will command a contract in the $40-60MM range. MLBTradeRumors.com. ...

TCR Friday Notes
The Cub Reporter (TCR) | A Chicago Cubs Blog — ... - MLB Trade Rumors is reporting their own rumor that the Cubs have interest in the 21-year old 100 mph southpaw from Cuba - Aroldis Chapman. He's expected to be anywhere from $30 to $60M richer by the end of the offseason. ...

Aroldis Chapman Is An Interesting Case
Drunk Jays Fans — MLB Trade Rumours is listing the Toronto Blue Jays as one of several teams interested in Cuban left-handed pitcher Aroldis Chapman. You might remember Chapman from his bonerlicious outings during the World Baseball Classic when his Gumbi-like physique and hard fastball confused hitters more than a hot chick with a dick . . . like a really small one . . . more like a big clitoris than anything else. Considering that Chapman, who is right up there with Yu Darvish as one of the best baseball players in the world not in MLB, is believed to be seeking a ...

Aroldis Chapman, huh?
The Tao of Stieb — ... Even still, it is - at the very least - interesting to hear that the Jays are kicking the tires on the live-armed defector. With the Red Sox and Yankees interested, and the unproven Cuban reportedly looking for a contract in the $40M-$60M range (what!?), it's a pipe dream for the Jays to actually be "in" on the player (see what I did there?).....but the fact the team is even being mentioned in rumours has to count for something, yes? Yes. ...

Kikuchi stays home, Chapman asking for too much
Pinstripe Alley — The 18-year-old Japanese flame-thrower, Yusei Kikuchi, has decided to play pro ball in Japan (at least for now). He'll enter the draft and likely be the top overall pick. Cuban lefty Aroldis Chapman is apparently asking for 'up to $60 million.' The Mets quickly declined to sign him. That is crazy money, and I don't think he'll ever get near that. (via MLBTR)

Monday WYNTR: Catching Up After a Great Weekend in Cleveland
Midwest Sports Fans — ... In Chicago Bears news…yeah, that was ugly. In Iowa Hawkeyes news, Kirk Ferentz’s team is 4th in the newest BCS rankings. In St. Louis Cardinals news, Mark McGwire is now the team’s new hitting coach. In the Cleveland Indians news, ladies and gentleman your new manager: Manny Acta. In Browns news, fans are back to calling for Brady Quinn again. The White Sox and Cubs are among the teams with strong interest in Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman. Other random stuff ...

Viciedo injured, and one more plan
Sox Machine — ... . Hopefully that’s the case, and Viciedo won’t be dragging around a bum arm. Since we’re on the subject of Cubans and about to introduce another offseason plan, this seems as good a time as any to mention that the Sox have expressed interest in Aroldis Chapman . ***************************** Our final offseason plan (for now) comes through e-mail courtesy of Matt: MUST-MAKE DECISIONS 1) ...

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