MLB stars are eager to join the Giants after Matt Chapman signs monster 6-year deal
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When former Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman adressed the media today after signing his monster 6-year extension, he told reporters that other MLB players have expressed interest in signing with the Giants this offseason.
Matt Chapman and the Giants agreed to a six-year, $151 million contract extension on Wednesday, keeping the veteran gold glover from heading to a new team this offseason.
"This offseason was a little strange with the free agent market, but I was willing to bet on myself," Chapman said during a news conference Thursday. "I believed in myself. I believed that the Giants would see my value as the season went on and what I bring every single day."
Chapman was scratched from the starting lineup Wednesday, missing just his fourth game this season to work on finalizing the contract.
"Obviously, it was pretty important to get this thing done," Chapman said. "We got it done, and now chances are I'm not going to be watching very much."
Chapman was scratched from the starting lineup Wednesday, missing just his fourth game this season to work on finalizing the contract.
"Obviously, it was pretty important to get this thing done," Chapman said. "We got it done, and now chances are I'm not going to be watching very much."
When he discussed other players expressing interest he said this:
I don't think it's going to be a hard sell," Chapman said. "This organization is amazing. They do everything they can for the players. We have a lot of good players. I think that we're going to continue to build here. I think that people will see that from the outside and I don't see that ever being an issue."
As someone who writes and loves the Blue Jays, i hoped one day he would come back and play the hot corner in Canada, but at 31-years-old, w=by the time his contract is up, his career by be done too.
Congratulations Matty!
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