According to the djf and the Jays own website (referencing ESPN.com), they have now entered into the Aroldis Chapman sweepstakes with a private workout and some negotiations. Wayback I opined that I didn't think it would be so hard for atos and his boys to at least give the impression they were serious about Chapman, rather than making it seem like they had better things to do. News that they have actually held a private workout is pretty impressive, it's shows more seriousness of course than just making an offer that you know won't be accepted. And if they go to that extent over New Years you have to figure they are going to at least make an offer that will get considered.
If the Jays do manage to land Chapman, he's obviously not very likely to make an immediate impact. He's 21, and 6'-10". Randy Johnson was 24 before he made it to the big leagues. 26 before it looked like he was really going to figure it out, and 29 before he got really good. Hopefully pitching coaches have learned something valuable from that experience that can aide the development of Chapman.
What I think is really exciting here is that this guy is going to allow for all kinds of nickname opportunities. Gumby by the djf's is ok but I'm a partial to Kif from Futurama.
Also I think this little blog opinion from Busted Coverage is interesting.
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