yahoo sports reports reds sign cuban pitcher chapman

[iceturkee]

saw this all over the place sunday afternoon. the kid with the 100mph fastball has reportedly signed with a national league team and that team is cincy. they offered him a five year, thirty million dollar contract.

if this kid is as good as people say, this could be a major coup for the reds who aren't known to open their pocketbooks. if this is true, lets hope dusty doesn't ruin him in a few years.

good going reds!!

 

[salsadancer7]

I had talked this kid a few month back. He is as good with MORE experience against big league pitching than last years #1 pick! IF this is true, this is definitely a major coop for the Reds!

 

[BillD1984]

WOW!!! Major, major signing by the Reds..............if true!!!

 

[Jimbo]

WOW!!! Major, major signing by the Reds..............if true!!!

Still just a report, but here's the same thing on ESPN

Reports: Aroldis Chapman agrees to deal with Cincinnati Reds - ESPN

I have heard reports that majority of the MBL GM's don't have a true reading on him, some say he'll be great others say he'll be avg.

 

[Ramy]

Whooooooooo HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

 

[salsadancer7]

Fear of the unknown Limbo! Bet most that disagreed with how good he never had a chance to sign him so therefore, they probably did not scout him seriously.

 

[iceturkee]

just the fact the reds were willing to spend the money and take a chance gives me pause for hope. and if he turns into a future cy young winner, that would be awesome.

 

[Jimbo]

just the fact the reds were willing to spend the money and take a chance gives me pause for hope. and if he turns into a future cy young winner, that would be awesome.

IF he turns into a Cy Young winner, sadly it won't be for the Red's , most likely he'll be playing for the yankees.

 

[iceturkee]

he officially signed monday according to espn.com.

 

[salsadancer7]

OOOPPPSSS..he will start in AA and he will be up by May....

 

[iceturkee]

btw, the contract is for 6 years and thirty million...not 5 years. that info was also available on the reds website.