Reports are starting to surface that Aroldis Chapmen has been offered a 4 year 18.5 million dollar deal by the busy Boston Red Sox today. In wake of the John Lackey rumors, they haven’t forgotten about the Cuban sensation and are looking to lock him up as well- which would once again signal that they are ready to make a monster deal for a bat. In a day filled with baseball noise, Aroldis Chapmen is going under the radar. I would be surprised if he signed that deal in the next couple days as his reps believe he can still get a 50 million dollar deal from someone. I however don’t think that’ll happen. He’s not as polished as Starsburg is, but has the same upside. 15-20 million over 4-5 years sounds about right IMO, and if he gets more than that- good for him- potentially stupid by the franchise that gives it to him.