"I want to be the best pitcher in the world. That's my objective."
The 22 year old Cuban phenom hasn't made a decision yet where to sign, and I believe the Mets should look into him heavily. Chapman is young, full of talent, and could be the Mets' project over the next few years in the minors.
Since the Mets are clearly not spending on top pitching this off season, this would be a good investment. In a post in October here, I said that the Mets had too many holes to fill to pay him the money he seeks and that its not worth it. Now seeing this off season was a bust for pitching for the organization, he would be a great asset.
Chapman has been labeled as "one of three greatest pitchers not in the majors" along with LHP Stephen Strasburg and Japanese RHP Yu Darvish. He is a workhorse and bound to be a star.
Aroldis has a great build and has been labeled as "mature, limber and powerful." His electric fastball sits at 93-95 while hitting 100 and not uncommon for him to hit 97 regularly. He's been clocked at 102 in the first inning and has hit 102 later on in the game as well. His 2-seam sits at 91-92 and also throws a hard, plus-slider at 81 and a plus-curveball at 75.
If the Mets want to start rebuilding for the future and get serious about contending, Chapman is their guy. By signing him, we'd get major coverage and attention as he climbs the ranks in the minors.
He's exactly what we're looking for to shake up this organization. He's young, promising, and full of energy and upside projection. Chapman would be more than welcomed in New York by me. What do you think?
To learn a little more about Aroldis Chapman, watch this video.
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