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Orioles international scouting director John Stockstill met Friday with free-agent Cuban left-hander Aroldis Chapman and his agent, Edwin Mejia, in New York.
Stockstill, who watched the highly coveted 21-year-old pitch in the World Baseball Classic in March, said he was impressed by Chapman.
"He's willing and interested to come and visit Baltimore," Stockstill said.
Although the Orioles maintain interest, it's highly doubtful they will be serious bidders if Chapman's reported asking price - between $40 million and $60 million in a long-term deal - is accurate.
Chapman, 6 feet 4 and 179 pounds, defected from Cuba in July and has met with the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, among other teams. His fastball has been clocked at more than 100 mph.
Stockstill, who watched the highly coveted 21-year-old pitch in the World Baseball Classic in March, said he was impressed by Chapman.
"He's willing and interested to come and visit Baltimore," Stockstill said.
Although the Orioles maintain interest, it's highly doubtful they will be serious bidders if Chapman's reported asking price - between $40 million and $60 million in a long-term deal - is accurate.
Chapman, 6 feet 4 and 179 pounds, defected from Cuba in July and has met with the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, among other teams. His fastball has been clocked at more than 100 mph.
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Just more smoke coming from the Warehouse to keep fans interested.
Striking (10/31/2009, 10:15 AM )