New York Yankees: Four Moves to Make the Playoffs in 2017
By Jason Reed
3. Sign Aroldis Chapman
Aroldis Chapman has already graced Yankee pinstripes, and he may do so again for a very long time. Aroldis Chapman has made it obvious he loves New York, despite his success in Chicago. According to CBS Sports and the New York Post Chapman said in an interview with NY Sports Day that he “would love to be a Yankee again”. Resigning Chapman would serve as the ultimate win for the Yankees, as they received highly touted prospect Gleyber Torres from the Cubs to rent out Chapman for just over three months.
Chapman had a pretty good 2016 for himself. Gathering a combined 36 saves with only 3 blown saves, Chapman further proved his worth. Chapman also had his second lowest ERA of his career, posting a 1.55 ERA. Chapman could return to New York and reestablish himself as being part of the best 1-2 combo in baseball. Dellin Betances and Aroldis Champman could continue their reign of terror at the end of ball games.
The only thing about this deal is that it is not necessarily required for the Yankees. Obviously they have the money and would love bringing Chapman back in, but they wouldn’t be left in a bad position without him. They still have Betances along with a solid bullpen. Chapman would only further increase their talent late in games, and while it’s not necessary, it could propel them into the postseason much sooner than anticipated.