12-16-2009, 11:20 AM
<!--quoteo(post=71848:date=Dec 16 2009, 10:07 AM:name=rok)-->QUOTE (rok @ Dec 16 2009, 10:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I would be absolutely shocked if we even made a serious offer to this guy. Won't happen. Something tells me the Mets will go after him hard after failing to add pitching early in the offeseason.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I'm not so sure the Cubs won't make a hard push here. Ricketts has talked about putting an emphasis on bringing in young talent from the draft and international sources. He wants to try to build up baseball players from within the organization. Now, Chapman isn't a typical international free agent. But, it will be interesting to see how much Ricketts values guys such as him.
Remember, this isn't the same as Matzuzaka. There's no posting fee. He is asking for a pro contract though. I've heard 4 years $15 mill is on the table from the Red Sox.
I'm not so sure the Cubs won't make a hard push here. Ricketts has talked about putting an emphasis on bringing in young talent from the draft and international sources. He wants to try to build up baseball players from within the organization. Now, Chapman isn't a typical international free agent. But, it will be interesting to see how much Ricketts values guys such as him.
Remember, this isn't the same as Matzuzaka. There's no posting fee. He is asking for a pro contract though. I've heard 4 years $15 mill is on the table from the Red Sox.