Miami Marlins fans upset with report that the team is interested in signing Aroldis Chapman: "Please no I'm begging you" "Gross"

The Miami Marlins are reportedly interested in signing free-agent relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman. The hard-throwing lefty is coming off of a tough 2022 season where he had issues both on and off the field.He posted a 4.46 ERA last season, losing the closer role to Clay Holmes. Chapman missed some time after getting a tattoo infection. The worst would come in the postseason when he missed a mandatory workout. That led to him being left off the postseason roster entirely.Jon Heyman@JonHeymanMarlins are among a few teams considering Aroldis Chapman, who lives in South Florida65171Marlins are among a few teams considering Aroldis Chapman, who lives in South FloridaWhile he has had his share of problems, Chapman is still a hard-throwing lefty who could be an upgrade to Miami's bullpen. The Marlins split the closing role between Anthony Bender and Dylan Floro last season.Marlins fans aren't happy to hear their team is interested in Aroldis Chapman. They think he's more trouble than what he's worth.&quot;Please no I'm begging you, I THOUGHT I WAS FREE OF HIM,&quot; one fan tweeted.Joseph “Joe Mama” Mother@themccpin@JonHeyman Please no im begging you, I THOUGHT I WAS FREE OF HIM@JonHeyman Please no im begging you, I THOUGHT I WAS FREE OF HIM&quot;Gross,&quot; repsonded another fan.Chris Towers Is Getting Ready For Baseball Season@CTowersCBSgross twitter.com/JonHeyman/stat…Jon Heyman@JonHeymanMarlins are among a few teams considering Aroldis Chapman, who lives in South Florida974Marlins are among a few teams considering Aroldis Chapman, who lives in South Floridagross twitter.com/JonHeyman/stat…southern girl pix@southerngirlpix@JonHeyman 🤢@JonHeyman 🤢Stanzo@ncostanzo24@JonHeyman Chapman looking to head south, where his abilities have been heading for the past four years37@JonHeyman Chapman looking to head south, where his abilities have been heading for the past four yearsFans are pointing out how much Chapman has fallen off over the past couple of years. He hasn't seen an ERA below 3.3 over the last two seasons. 2022 was also a career-low in terms of fastball velocity for Chapman, with an average of 96.8 MPH.stina 💫@ottavinosno marlins don't ruin ur good vibes twitter.com/jonheyman/stat…Jon Heyman@JonHeymanMarlins are among a few teams considering Aroldis Chapman, who lives in South Florida73375Marlins are among a few teams considering Aroldis Chapman, who lives in South Floridano marlins don't ruin ur good vibes twitter.com/jonheyman/stat…Daniel Zylberkan@danzyl66Yeah that's a no from me dog twitter.com/JonHeyman/stat…Jon Heyman@JonHeymanMarlins are among a few teams considering Aroldis Chapman, who lives in South Florida73575Marlins are among a few teams considering Aroldis Chapman, who lives in South FloridaYeah that's a no from me dog twitter.com/JonHeyman/stat…David P. Samson@DavidPSamsonThis would be a big mistake. We tried to sign him years ago and he used our offer to get the Yankees to match, because he “wanted to win.”My guess is that his priorities have likely changed…meaning he just wants to get paid to live at home. #waittosee twitter.com/jonheyman/stat…Jon Heyman@JonHeymanMarlins are among a few teams considering Aroldis Chapman, who lives in South Florida443Marlins are among a few teams considering Aroldis Chapman, who lives in South FloridaThis would be a big mistake. We tried to sign him years ago and he used our offer to get the Yankees to match, because he “wanted to win.”My guess is that his priorities have likely changed…meaning he just wants to get paid to live at home. #waittosee twitter.com/jonheyman/stat…alexjandro@_alexjandroConsidering him for what twitter.com/jonheyman/stat…Jon Heyman@JonHeymanMarlins are among a few teams considering Aroldis Chapman, who lives in South Florida175Marlins are among a few teams considering Aroldis Chapman, who lives in South FloridaConsidering him for what twitter.com/jonheyman/stat…Given his track record of off-the-field issues and how much he has regressed on the field, there's not much upside to bringing him in. The Marlins already have guys they feel comfortable with shutting down games.Aroldis Chapman used to be one of baseball's most fearedNew York Mets v New York Yankees - Game OneAroldis Chapman is credited with throwing the hardest pitch ever recorded in MLB history. On September 24, 2010, as a rookie with the Cincinnati Reds, he threw a fastball that clocked in at 105.8 MPH. A 105 MPH fastball is nearly unhittable.Thirteen years of throwing over 100 MPH can take its toll, and it has on Chapman. He's not the same guy that he used to be.He can't hold runners on base, which is surprising considering he's a hard-throwing lefty. He's too slow to the plate with his leg kick. There's also an issue with his walk rate. In 2022, his BB9 was the second-highest of his career at 6.9.While he used to be one of baseball's best, he's far from it now. Whoever signs Chapman for the 2023 season is taking a huge risk.

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