This Chap Will Wear Red, Not Blue!

Monday, January 11 2010 @ 12:02 AM EST

The Cincinnati Reds have come from out of nowhere to win the Aroldis Chapman sweepstakes.  They have reportedly signed the hard-throwing Cuban lefty to a deal that could be worth as much as worth $30-million dollars - besting the Blue Jays reported offer of $23-million.

Oh well, screw him!!  So what if he can throw 100 MPH plus?  I hope he enjoys the whiplash he's sure to get when he pitches at Great American Ballpark!  No, I'm not bitter.  Not at all!

Other discussion points to digest........

• The Cubs say they'll retire the number eight worn by recently elected Hall of Famer Andre Dawson if he enters the Hall wearing a Cubs cap.   Apparently, Dawson would rather go in as a Cub than an Expo!  Oh well, screw him too!  It's a travesty he gets in before Robbie Alomar, anyway!!
• The Astros have come to terms with former Phillie Brett Myers to a one-year deal.
• The Rangers have added former Angels slugger Vladimir Guerrero to be their new DH for a year plus a mutual option and they've reportedly reached a deal with former Padres/Cardinals shortstop Khalil Greene.  That could be bad news for former Jay Joe Inglett.

On the minor league side of things.....

• In case you weren't aware, the Auburn Doubledays will be wearing the above cap for Thursday home games in 2010.  Well done on the affiliation tie-in with the Jays!
• The Jays former AAA affiliate, the Syracuse Chiefs, have announced their team of the decade.

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