Aroldis Chapman

A quick thought about Aroldis Chapman

08/07/2016

Remember Aroldis Chapman? He was good. For a long time, especially on our podcast, I've been lamenting the fact that Aroldis was never really given an opportunity to be a starter for the Reds. Yes, I know he... Read More...

The Morning After Aroldis

Steve Mancuso

12/08/2015

It's the morning after infamy. Everyone associated with the Cincinnati Reds - from the owners, to the front office, to the players, and yes, the fans - has to be struggling with implications of Jeff PassanÃ¢â‚... Read More...

The two sides of mania

Steve Mancuso

11/12/2015

We've known the condition from the start as Chapmania. It's about to come to an end in Cincinnati.Ã‚Â According to various sources, the Reds front office is aggressively shopping Aroldis Chapman at the GM me... Read More...

Another Cuban Missile Crisis?

Steve Mancuso

06/04/2015

Is something wrong with Aroldis Chapman? When you throw last night's spectacular blown save on the pile of other recent lackluster performances by the Reds closer, it's a legitimate question. Chapman has ... Read More...

Chapman’s 22 innings

Steve Mancuso

06/27/2014

Major League baseball managers generally follow the Closer Usage Protocol (CUP). The CUP goes like this: A team should designate a single pitcher as their closer. The closer enters the game in only three circum... Read More...

The Chapman Moment (pulp fiction)

Steve Mancuso

06/05/2014

In the life of organizations there are certain pivotal moments -- often precipitated by events that are unforeseen -- where even their most fundamental previous judgments must, by necessity, be reconsidered. To... Read More...

Missile nearing re-entry

Steve Mancuso

04/21/2014

Aroldis Chapman is on schedule toÃ‚Â throw live batting practice Wednesday then begin his minor league rehab course (John Fay). Chapman threw 45 pitches in a bullpen session yesterday. I'm sure Bryan Price, ... Read More...

Chapman out 6-8 weeks, plus rehab

Steve Mancuso

03/20/2014

The RedsÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ Dr. Tim Kremchek reports that Aroldis Chapman suffered a mild concussion and will have surgery today to repair the bone above his eye, where a plate may be inserted. The medical team expects a ... Read More...

Won’t Get Fooled Again

Steve Mancuso

12/09/2013

You put your left foot in You pull your left foot out Once you looked Ã¢â‚¬Å“all inÃ¢â‚¬Â Now everythingÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s in doubt. TheyÃ¢â‚¬â„¢re doing the Hokey Pokey down by the river at 100 Joe Nuxhall Way. Aga... Read More...

An interpretation of Jocketty and Price on Chapman

Steve Mancuso

12/05/2013

By now, you've probably read or heard about Walt Jocketty's comments yesterday regarding Aroldis Chapman's role for the Reds in 2014. In case you haven't, here's what he said: "We feel we have the depth in our ... Read More...

Two innings

Steve Mancuso

05/13/2013

Since Opening Day, the Cincinnati Reds have played 19 games against teams with winning records (Washington, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Washington again, St. Louis again, and Atlanta). In those titanic struggles, ... Read More...

The Chapman Blues

Steve Mancuso

03/25/2013

The Reds' indecision over Aroldis Chapman's role has cost $46 million of ownership's money. That's how much they've spent from 2012 to 2015 to avoid making Aroldis Chapman a bullpen pitcher. $21 million (Broxt... Read More...