Red Sox, Aroldis Chapman and Craig Breslow

Craig Breslow cites ‘extensive’ process when explaining why Red Sox signed Aroldis Chapman
Aroldis Chapman might throw heat, but he comes with baggage. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow talked about it recently.
Red Sox and Aroldis Chapman finalize $10.75 million, one-year contract
BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox have signed hard-throwing reliever Aroldis Chapman to a $10.75 million, one-year contract. The team announced the deal on Tuesday. Chapman gives the Red Sox a potential closer, with incumbent Kenley Jansen on the free agent market.
Craig Breslow on Red Sox signing controversial ex-Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman: ‘A decision that we took incredibly seriously’
While the Yankees were celebrating winning their Max Fried “tug-of-war” (MLB insider Ken Rosenthal’s words) with the Red Sox at MLB’s annual Winter Meetings
Red Sox make Aroldis Chapman signing official
The Red Sox made their signing of reliever Aroldis Chapman official, bolstering their bullpen with a lefthanded flamethrower. The Sox, who unofficially agreed to a one-year, $10.75 million contract with him on Dec.
Craig Breslow explains process behind signing Aroldis Chapman
Boston Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow offered an explanation of what went into his team’s decision to sign veteran reliever Aroldis Chapman.
Red Sox boss on Aroldis Chapman: ‘A decision we took incredibly seriously’
In recent years, the Red Sox have typically avoided players with domestic violence in their past. On Tuesday, Craig Breslow explained why the club was comfortable signing Aroldis Chapman, who was suspended 30 games for a domestic violence in 2016.
The Red Sox did not find a closer in Aroldis Chapman, but they did find an important bullpen piece
That Chapman’s contract includes a potential $250,000 in incentives based on innings, and not games finished, suggests he understands what his role will be.
Red Sox addition of Aroldis Chapman leaves many yet unanswered questions
Chapman arrives in Boston with character issues and concerns about his walk rate. Why did the Red Sox make this signing now?
Aroldis Chapman reportedly signs with Boston Red Sox
BOSTON – The Boston Red Sox have made an addition to their bullpen, signing flamethrowing lefty Aroldis Chapman. MLB insider Jeff Passan reported Tuesday that Chapman is signing a one-year deal worth $10.75 million. The contract is pending a physical for the 36-year-old relief pitcher.
Red Sox, Aroldis Chapman agree to 1-year deal (source)
Bolstering the bullpen with more velocity has been a stated priority for Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow this winter, and he made a significant move toward that end on Tuesday, reaching an agreement on a one-year,
Aroldis Chapman Is Latest Player to Switch Sides in Red Sox-Yankees Border War
A well-traveled veteran who was probably the best Yankee reliever not named Mariano Rivera for a point in time over the last two decades, former flamethrower Aroldis Chapman will wind down his MLB career about 200 miles north of the Bronx and take his talents to New York's bitter rivals in Boston.
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Aroldis Chapman to Red Sox: Boston signing 7-time All-Star on $10.75 million contract
The Boston Red Sox began what they hope is a winter of extensive upgrades by agreeing to a one-year, $10.75 million ...
MLB free agent tracker: Luis Severino to A's, Red Sox get Aroldis Chapman as Juan Soto, more wait for deals
The MLB offseason is here, and we got our first major free-agent signing is already in the books Blake Snell is joining the ...