Whur CHad At? Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 Cuban left-hander Aroldis Chapman is close to a deal with the Cincinnati Reds, according to Major League sources. It is a deal up to $30 Mill. He is a lefty who is widely considered the top FA on the market by some. The Reds came out of no where and beat out the favorite Red Sox, Yankees, and Angels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Happier than horsesh*t with that one, but I have one question...Where the hell did that come from ?? I mean they didn't have ANY money to bring in anyone and all of a sudden they have 30 million to spend ??Oh yeah, HELL YEAH !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted January 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Happier than horsesh*t with that one, but I have one question...Where the hell did that come from ?? I mean they didn't have ANY money to bring in anyone and all of a sudden they have 30 million to spend ??Oh yeah, HELL YEAH !!!If I had to guess, drug money or counterfiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 That's dedication right there !!!Good job !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 So here are a few questions:I'm left to wonder still where the 25-20 million came from when the team was so strapped for cash yesterday ??With Rolen extending and giving him two more years of guaranteed money at 6.5 million per how does that affect the ability to bring in more ??What the hell are they going to do with Harang if the thought was seeing him go and paying part of his salary ??If I had to guess, I'd say it really limits them to bring in anyone else for the roster when a bat is really needed. I'd also say IF Harang goes, which they might as well keep him now, he would have to go without getting much of anything in order to keep from paying any of his salary remaining. I really do love the fact the Reds were even a player in something like this and it shows the commitment to attempting to field a winner ballclub, but it really seems to limit the team in other areas of need and with the thought of the kid (22 years old) needing at least a year to develop in the minors, there's no immediate return on the investment. Seems kind of rough for a small market team like the Reds.I'm still pleased for the most part though !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGrizzlyBaer Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 From what I hear the deal is back loaded and the major bump in his salary comes in 2012, by then they will have Harang and Arroyos big contracts off the books. On the signing, Wow! I am shocked that they got him. From what I hear he has a fast ball that can reach 100, and a mean slider. He is compared to a slightly smaller Randy Johnson.Imagine down the road a pitching line up of Volquez, Cueto, Bailey, Champman and then you have Leake last years first round pick. That could be an amazing 1-5. I can dream right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiotter Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Wow this is really great news. I first heard this on TV today. So I'm guessing this guy is ready for the Big leagues now? Least I'm hoping so. Wow I'm still in shock on this on. Somebody wake me up I'm dreaming!!!! Go Reds!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 That's the thing, they are saying he ISN'T ready to start in the bigs right away and most think he will take AT LEAST a year in the minors to develop the control (I've heard) he doesn't have at this point with anything other than the fastball. His mechanics are already identified as poor as well. He has thrown as high as 102 in Cuba and God knows that can't be taught, but I guess I would have to see the structure of the contract, because it would have to be really backloaded to get value. Am I happy about it ?? Sure, I just don't want to limit the teams ability to bring in some additional help (see a slugger). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted January 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 His salary this year will be $1.1 mill, so yeah it is very backloaded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 I hadn't seen the numbers yet, so thanks Whur. 1.1 isn't bad if he spends the season in the minors, but I'm guessing many will think they need a quicker return on their money. Hopefully Dusty's rep with young arms is more coincidence than anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK Bengal Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 just read about this just now never expected this move very pleased the future is looking bright for the reds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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