CINCINNATI — Cuban left-hander
Aroldis Chapman has signed a six-year deal with the Cincinnati Reds,
who view him as an addition to their rotation down the road.
The 22-year-old Chapman gained
notoriety during the World Baseball Classic in March, when he pitched
well against Australia and badly against Japan, throwing his fastball
around 100 mph. He's had control problems that he'll get a
chance to work on in the minors.
Chapman defected in July. He threw a
bullpen session for major league teams in Houston last month, and the
Toronto Blue Jays, Florida Marlins and Boston Red Sox also were thought
to be among his potential suitors.