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Tigers enter Chapman sweepstakes
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.
Prospect Aroldis Chapman to watch ALCS Game 6 as Yankees' guest - MLB - SI.com
sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman will be at ALCS Game 6 at Yankee Stadium as a guest of... the Yankees, sources said. The invitation is a not-do-subtle way of gaining an advantage in talks for the talented left-handed pitcher. Word is that Chapman is ... (more) Prospect Aroldis Chapman to watch ALCS Game 6 as ...
Tigers join Aroldis Chapman sweepstakes - MLB - SI.com
sportsillustrated.cnn.com — 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. ... (more) Tigers join Aroldis Chapman sweepstakes - MLB - SI.com
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The Links: Are the Tigers pursuing Ardolis Chapman and Michigan football is still being investigated
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Tigers not tapped out? In on Chapman?
The Detroit Tiger Weblog — ... There are a lot of unknowns heading into the Tigers offseason, but one constant assumption has been that the Tigers are working on a limited budget. The only dispute has been how limited. Now there may be reason to doubt that assumption as the Tigers have interest in Cuban southpaw Ardolis Chapman. ...

Are the Tigers Getting in Line for Aroldis Chapman?
Bless You Boys — ... are jumping into the pool of teams interested in signing 21-year-old Cuban pitcher Aroldis Chapman.  ...

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