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River Ave. Blues ยป Yanks meeting with Chapman delayed

Yanks meeting with Chapman delayed

October 23, 2009 by Joe Pawlikowski 18 Comments

If a closer is a team's best reliever, then why isn't he used in the highest leverage situations?
Open Thread: Andy Pettitte in potential clinchers

Once we found out that Cuban lefty Aroldis Chapman was coming to New York to speak with various GM’s about potential employment, it was only a matter of time before we heard the Yanks were scheduled to meet with him. Well, as ESPN’s Jorge Arangure tweets, the Yanks meeting with the southpaw was pushed back because the ALCS is running a little long. Don’t worry, I’m sure Chapman and his agent will give the filthy stinkin’ rich Yankees every opportunity to bid for his services before making a decision.

If a closer is a team's best reliever, then why isn't he used in the highest leverage situations?
Open Thread: Andy Pettitte in potential clinchers

Filed Under: Asides Tagged With: Aroldis Chapman

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