By: Jeremy Mays
The Cincinnati Reds sign LHP Aroldis Chapman to a 5-year, $25 million dollar deal that could be pushed up to 6-years and $30 million. Chapman was arguably the best pitcher in the free agent market and is the much awaited big transaction that Reds fans have been anxiously waiting for. The Reds beat out the Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, and Florida Marlins in the sweepstakes for Chapman's services. The Reds hope that Chapman will be able to make his Major League Debut in 2010 but he may have to be sent down to the Minor Leagues because his pitching mechanics are far from polished. Chapman is a lefty that has said to have got a fastball that can reach 100 mph. The Reds will have a stacked starting rotation with Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, Johnny Cueto, Homer Bailey, Justin Lehr, Micah Owings, Edison Volquez, and Matt Maloney. Look to see Owings moved back to the bullpen and on the bench as a pinch hitter. The Reds may even be looking to trade Aaron Harang or Bronson Arroyo to free up some money and get some prospects in return.
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