Yanks Want Private Workout with Chapman

The Yanks were impressed by Chapman's improved physique (better diet and conditioning) and his slightly altered mechanics.

I'm of the opinion that the Yanks should spend big on international free agents. I was disappointed by Igawa, but I like the approach and am not scared of another disappointment. The Yanks will never draft high, so they should flex their financial muscle in every other way.

h/t RAB

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If he really is as good an international FA...

I say yea, go get him. I like that the Yanks are interested…it seems they’re really doing their HW on this one, so if they sign him for the $ amount, they’ll ‘know what they are doing’.

Of course it could not pan out….but that’s the case with everything….

"It ain't over till its over"---

3rd down + Steve Smith = 1st Down.

by FreeBradshaw on Dec 17, 2009 1:29 PM EST reply actions

I too am of the opinion that the Yanks should sign the best foreigners

No one ever gets it right every time. You can’t let a Kei Igawa make you shun an Alfredo Aceves. Young lefties that throw 100 don’t grow on trees. You have to go after the best guys out there. A pr\ivate workout is a good sign.

by Peter Lacock on Dec 17, 2009 1:31 PM EST reply actions

We need a new #2 prospect behind The Jesus

Ole Chappy could fill that role admirably.

Strikeouts are boring- Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.

by CasanovaWong on Dec 17, 2009 1:47 PM EST reply actions

i have a question

does the money they use to sign these guys to a minor league contract count against thier luxury tax payroll?

by Balistes on Dec 17, 2009 2:00 PM EST reply actions

Nope

all the more reason to build a team this way.

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Dec 17, 2009 2:13 PM EST up reply actions

sign him

by McDaniel on Dec 17, 2009 2:21 PM EST reply actions

go get him

He has a ton of talent. I’d take a chance on him

by nyyrocks29 on Dec 17, 2009 4:50 PM EST reply actions

I love this approach...

Private work out on our terms….In the presence of world champion yankee scouts and executives…

Not only dowe get a closer more defined look at his mechanics, but we see how his nerves are because of the obvious opportunity that is presented to him…

If he impresses us more…let’s get him…..

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Getcha' Fuccin Rings Up........

by NYYWinsRings27 on Dec 17, 2009 8:43 PM EST via mobile reply actions

He tossed off a wooden mound

wearing a bathrobe and flip-flops during his initial demo. This ain’t Cuba anymore. Definitely a good idea to see him work again while in a real pitching environment against live batters.

by Scooby Snacks on Dec 17, 2009 10:58 PM EST up reply actions