“Not even dead.”<\/p>\n
That’s the scenario where Boston Red Sox<\/a> closer Aroldis Chapman<\/a> would pitch for the New York Yankees<\/a> again.<\/p>\n “If I were told that I was being traded to New York, I’d pack my things and go home. I’ll retire right on the spot if that happens,” Chapman said<\/a> in an appearance on the “Swing Completo” Podcast. “I’m not crazy. Never again.”<\/p>\n The Yankees acquired Chapman, a now-eight-time All-Star, from the Cincinnati Reds<\/a> in the 2015-16 MLB<\/a> offseason and then moved him to the Chicago Cubs<\/a> before the 2016 MLB trade deadline. Chapman signed back with the Yankees following his 2016 World Series<\/a> triumph with the Cubs and would pitch in New York through 2022.<\/p>\n The Yankees left Chapman off their 2022 postseason roster after he missed a mandatory team workout. He signed with the Kansas City Royals<\/a> the ensuing offseason and was then traded to the Texas Rangers<\/a>, with whom he won the 2023 World Series.<\/p>\n Over his six-plus combined seasons with the Yankees, Chapman recorded a combined 2.94 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 453 strikeouts in 294.1 innings pitched. He was 153 of 171 in save situations.<\/p>\n “I dealt with a lot of disrespect [with the Yankees],” Chapman said. “I put up with a lot of things. I knew that they just wanted to find a way to get rid of me, but they didn’t know how. And I just dealt with it quietly, kept playing, and doing what I always do.”<\/p>\n Chapman noted he “got along well with all the players” on the Yankees and that his beef was with New York “bosses.”<\/p>\n Chapman recorded a career-best (over a full season) 1.17 ERA, 0.70 WHIP, 351 ERA+ and 85 strikeouts across 61.1 innings with the Red Sox this season in 67 appearances; the left-hander was 32 of 34 in save situations. However, Boston’s season ended at the hands of New York in the American League Wild Card Series.<\/p>\n The 37-year-old Chapman is tied for 12th in MLB history with 367 career saves. He signed a one-year, $13.3 million extension with the Red Sox in August, which includes a vesting option for 2027.<\/p>\n Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account<\/a>, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!<\/p>\n FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience