"According to the Miami Herald, the Marlins have made a five-year offer of $13 million for the hard-throwing lefty. Last week, ESPN The Magazine's Jorge Arangure Jr. reported that the Red Sox made a three-year offer for $15.5 million for the Cuban defector. Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune wrote Sunday that the Cubs are part of the large group of teams exploring a deal with Chapman.
Arangure checked in with a report from Chapman's throwing session in Houston, where Chapman topped out at 96 mph on the gun. Chapman's original asking price was rumored to be in the $40 million-$60 million range, but that has since sunk down into the range of $20 million or below, according to Arangure. The consensus seems to be that Chapman will need time in the minor leagues, so his signing may not affect the big leagues in 2010 (ESPN)."
Obviously he would take the Sox offer if these reports are true. The Yankees have ben quiet on this, but I would expect an offer eventually, so far though I looks like Boston has the upper hand, and I expect him in the Sox farm system by the start of next season.
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