CHAPMAN PREPARES FOR A RETURN TO THE YANKEES

 You read that right. Now let your head explode.

Look, there's a lot to be said about the Aroldis Chapman situation. Many call this guy a total moron and are glad he's not on the roster. Some are calling him selfish. I see everyone's point, but I'll take it one further. I call it a stupid misunderstanding. I actually think, and this is probably not popular, that there was a language barrier / game of telephone through Chapman's people and just not really getting the story right that caused this whole uproar. Why do I say this? Because Chapman is home right now working out and preparing for the next series... assuming he's allowed to come back.

Randy Miller at NJ.com writes:

" Aroldis Chapman spent part of his Tuesday in the backyard of his Davie, Fla., home with a buddy who used to be his catcher when they played together in Cuba. The friend put on the gear, squatted down and had his mitt pop and pop as Chapman whipped in fastballs.

Chapman apparently still is somewhat invested in the Yankees even though he quit on them last Friday because he wasn’t assured a spot on their ALDS roster. Just in case there’s one more crazy chapter to Chapman’s inevitable divorce from the Yankees, the seven-time All-Star is staying ready for a highly unlikely return for later playoff rounds."

Will he come back? Do the Yankees want him back? Look, call him a nut or call him bring prepared. I find this guy fascinating.  I cannot wait to see what happens next.