The former Cincinnati Red spent most of his career striking out Chicago Cubs. This time, he was wearing their uniform, clocking in at over 100 miles per hour and chewing through innings during the postseason.
Once the season came to an end, and the celebrations eased, Aroldis Chapman returned to the New York Yankees. A predictable outcome.
When news broke of the trade, fans were on the fence. Mainly because of Chapman and his domestic violence history but also the package that landed him on the North Side.
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