2K13: Aroldis Chapman

[Bodhizefa]

Guy in my league just offered me Broxton and Tommy Hanson for Desmond Jennings half an hour ago. Talk about some shady trade ethics.

And I agree with the derision of the Reds' GM here. Broxton was already a bit of a boneheaded move considering the likelihood that Broxton's 2012 rebound was a bit of a mirage. That there was no communication between Baker and Chapman involved in moving positions on the team before that deal was about as dumb as they come, though. Jocketty is usually a savvy enough guy, but he made a clear cut mistake here and it will cost the franchise in spending flexibility in the next few years.

[Pauly]

broxton to detroit in our future? or is that contract just too crappy?

[Judge Jude]

I think he can't be traded til midseason per rule of FA signing

[revo]

I think he can't be traded til midseason per rule of FA signing

June 15th, but Broxton can waive this if he wants.

[BigJonEmpire]

KFFL is now reporting Reds management says no decision regarding Chapman's role has been decided. Sounds like BS but who knows.

[bryanbutler]

from rotoworld:
"Reds general manager Walt Jocketty and manager Dusty Baker officially announced Friday that Aroldis Chapman will be the team's closer this season."

[roadtrip68]

I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall during those conversations.

[madducks]

Is this going to become a spring ritual for the Reds and Chapman? Two years running and it's already getting old.

[Sour Masher]

Is this going to become a spring ritual for the Reds and Chapman? Two years running and it's already getting old.

If they do this again, they are even bigger idiots than I think they are now. They went all in on this idea, overpaid for a mediocre closer, tried to stretch him out, fought through all the backlash, and finally caved at the last minute. If they wanted to make him a starter, now was the time. To me, this is it. He wants to close, let him close. Sure he could hace been more valuable as a starter for them, but he'll be very valuable as a closer too. No more screwing around.