ADIOS, CHAPMAN! YANKEES GIVE CHAPMAN THE BOOT!

It's the beginning of the end for Aroldis Chapman. Life is about choices and sometimes choices have consequences. That's something that Chapman may have to learn the hard way as he sits at home in Miami instead of sitting in the dugout with his team.

Who the hell does this guy think he is? I can't just CHOOSE not to go to work, but clearly he thought so because that's exactly what he did, read more HERE. He made a CHOICE not to get on a plane and return to New York. He made a CHOICE to turn his back on his teammates. In August I asked SHOULD CHAPMAN MAKE THE POSTSEASON ROSTER? And even if he knew it was very unlikely he would.....he still should've been at that practice.

So again, sometimes our choices have consequences....and Chapman's no-show means he's off of the ALDS roster and Brian Cashman says he fined him! His choice is really a slap in the face to his team. There is no "I" in team....and there's also no Chapman on the Yankees ALDS roster and possibly beyond. This is not a good look for him, especially in a walk year. He just sealed his fate with the Yankees but also with other teams. What if he never plays again? That would be one hell of a consequence.

And it's not out of the realm of possibility. Chapman isn't the pitcher he used to be. His 4.46 ERA cost him his closer role and now the Yankees are questioning his work ethic and commitment, even Cashman said, "It was surprising at first. A little shocking. But then after the shock wore off, when you add everything up, it’s not surprising. There have been some questions about whether he’s been all in or not for a little while. He’s maintained verbally that he’s in, but at times his actions don’t match those words." Those are some damaging words for a guy who is a free agent at the end of the season and should rub other teams the wrong way.

Suddenly that ridiculous tattoo that got infected and made him miss time looks even worse. How can anyone not wonder if this guy's heart is really in it anymore? I hope he enjoys his time in Miami because now more than ever I believe he is just an addition by subtraction. Now I am glad he blew off a practice so he couldn't BLOW another game because he's done plenty of that.

I hope Chapman looks back at this and regrets the choice he made. I hope it costs him dearly. This is a SAD ending. I didn't think he deserved to be on the roster because he pitched poorly and we have better options but he should've been at that practice out of respect for his team and himself. Aaron Boone and the Yankees gave him every opportunity this year to improve....and this is how he thanks him.

Honestly....if he never plays in another Major League game I wouldn't be upset. He did this to himself and I hope the Yankees make the most out of the postseason without Chapman holding them back.

--Jeana Bellezza-Ochoa

BYB Senior Managing Editor

Twitter: @nyprincessj