{"id":9097,"date":"2025-11-15T02:17:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T02:17:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news2.watchtowatch.top\/red-sox-aroldis-chapman-on-viral-yankees-comment-that-was-like-two-years-ago\/"},"modified":"2025-11-15T02:17:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T02:17:08","slug":"red-sox-aroldis-chapman-on-viral-yankees-comment-that-was-like-two-years-ago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news2.watchtowatch.top\/?p=9097","title":{"rendered":"Red Sox\u2019 Aroldis Chapman on viral Yankees comment: \u2018That was like two years ago\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman at the MLB Awards show. (Christopher Smith, MassLive)Christopher Smith<\/em><\/p>\n

Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman had comments go viral last month, telling the \u201cSwing Completo\u201d podcast that he would rather retire than play for the Yankees again.<\/p>\n

But Chapman said Thursday that he made those comments a while back and they just resurfaced via social media. So they weren\u2019t fueled by now being on the Red Sox\u2019 side of the rivalry.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat was like two years ago, the day that it was filmed,\u201d Chapman said through translator Carlos Villoria Ben\u00edtez at a red carpet event before the MLB Awards show at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. \u201cBut definitely happy to be here and definitely happy to play for Boston.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chapman is expected to win his second Mariano Rivera award tonight. It goes to the American League\u2019s best reliever. He also earned the award in 2019 while pitching for the Yankees.<\/p>\n

The 37-year-old posted a 1.17 ERA, 1.73 FIP and 0.70 WHIP in 67 outings. He converted 32 of his 34 save opportunities and held opponents to a .132 batting average.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt means a lot,\u201d Chapman said. \u201cAll the hard work that we put in in the offseason. It\u2019s been a long time since I won it. … So all the hard work that we put in, those are the accomplishments at the end of the year that you get for working hard.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chapman is 12th all-time in saves with 367. Kenley Jansen (476) and Craig Kimbrel (440) are the only two active pitchers with more. The lefty said it means a lot to him to be in the same category with some of the game\u2019s all-time great closers.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt matters. Of course it matters,\u201d he said. \u201cTo help the team win, to be able to post in games obviously matters. And obviously I\u2019m happy with the career that I\u2019ve had so far. But when I retire, I want to look back and be more happy than I am right now.\u201d<\/p>\n

In August, Chapman signed a $13.3 million extension to pitch for the Red Sox again in 2026.<\/p>\n

Chapman said it\u2019s nice to know where he\u2019ll be playing next year instead of dealing with free agency like he did the past three offseasons.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow you take that out of the equation … Just focus on working hard,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Chapman said the Red Sox didn\u2019t mention to him during his contract negotiations how aggressive they wanted to be to improve the team for \u201826. He hopes they will be aggressive.<\/p>\n

\u201cMaybe if we bring in a starter, bullpen arm and a power hitter or contact hitter, I think that will be OK,\u201d Chapman said.<\/p>\n

Throughout this week at the GM Meetings in Vegas, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has discussed his desire to add a No. 2 starter and at least one power hitter.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve got to be better, plain and simple. There\u2019s no excuse for where we are right now. We need to hold ourselves accountable and make the necessary changes, because this isn\u2019t acceptable.\u201d<\/p>\n

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<\/em> \u2014 Alex Tuch<\/strong>, Buffalo Sabres Forward<\/p>\n

Buffalo Sabres fans, brace yourselves: change is coming<\/strong>. After yet another brutal defeat \u2014 a 5-2 loss to Utah followed by a 6-2 drubbing by the Colorado Avalanche \u2014 it’s clear that this team is nowhere near the contender they were supposed to be this season. And for fans who\u2019ve waited 14 years for a playoff spot, the latest string of losses is a hard pill to swallow. With Buffalo\u2019s record now at a dismal <\/p>\n

Sabres in Crisis Mode: A Season on the Brink<\/strong><\/p>\n

The loss to the Avalanche capped off a disastrous five-game losing streak, with <\/p>\n

The truth is, the Sabres have been in this situation for far too long<\/strong>. The fans are fed up, and even the players are starting to admit what\u2019s been painfully obvious: <\/p>\n

The End of the Line for Adams and Ruff?<\/strong><\/p>\n

At this point, there is no denying that accountability must fall on both <\/p>\n

As Tuch<\/strong> stated, “There\u2019s no excuse for where we are right now.”<\/em> The Sabres have been left behind in a rapidly advancing NHL, and with another playoff-less season on the horizon, it\u2019s time for ownership to act.<\/p>\n

The Roster Shake-Up: Who\u2019s Safe and Who\u2019s Not?<\/strong><\/p>\n

But it\u2019s not just the front office and coaching staff that needs to change. With this current Sabres team showing no signs of getting it together, nearly <\/p>\n

The Sabres need to shed their past<\/strong> \u2014 and that means moving out players who aren’t contributing to the rebuild. It\u2019s a painful reality, but every player needs to be held accountable<\/p>\n

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<\/strong> for this team’s continued failure. It\u2019s no longer about potential or promises \u2014 it\u2019s about delivering results<\/strong>, and if you\u2019re not part of the solution, you\u2019ll be part of the problem.<\/p>\n

Buffalo\u2019s Road to Redemption: How to Fix the Sabres?<\/strong><\/p>\n

So, what now for Buffalo? The road to redemption starts with tough decisions. Kevyn Adams<\/strong> will need to make bold moves to reshape the roster, bringing in fresh talent to bolster the lineup. The Sabres\u2019 defense needs a complete overhaul, and the goaltending situation is looking more desperate by the day. The team can no longer afford to let mediocrity slip by \u2014 it\u2019s time to build a <\/p>\n

This won\u2019t be an easy fix, but with the right moves, Buffalo could finally<\/em> start to dig itself out of this hole. The fans deserve a competitive team, and the Sabres owe it to themselves to deliver.<\/p>\n

Can the Sabres Turn It Around?<\/strong><\/p>\n

There\u2019s no sugar-coating it \u2014 the Sabres\u2019 current path is not sustainable. Another year of misery for Buffalo fans will simply not do. As the Sabres face the harsh reality of their worst season in recent memory, one thing is clear: <\/p>\n

The time for change is now \u2014 and for the first time in years, it feels like the Sabres have no choice but to start fresh.<\/p>\n

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Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman at the MLB Awards show. (Christopher Smith, MassLive)Christopher Smith Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman had comments go viral last month, telling the \u201cSwing Completo\u201d podcast that he…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9096,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9097","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hot-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t