Chapman Whines Like a Baby: Who Cares If He Doesn’t Want to Be a Yankee Again?

by Felix Pantaleón

Here we go again. Another ex-Yankee crying about how “disrespected” he was in the Bronx. This time it’s Aroldis Chapman — yeah, that Aroldis Chapman — going on some podcast to remind everyone how bitter he still is. Bro, nobody asked. Nobody cares. You left, you disappeared before the postseason, and the Yankees moved on. Simple as that.

On the “Swing Completo” podcast, Chapman said, “No way. Not even dead. If I were told that I was being traded to New York, I’d pack my things and go home. I’ll retire on the spot.” Oh please. Like the Yankees are begging to bring you back. Newsflash: they’re not. The only thing the Yankees are trying to bring back is some consistency — and maybe their dignity after a few rough seasons.

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Disrespected? Give Me a Break.

Chapman talked about feeling “disrespected.” Said the front office just wanted to get rid of him. Well, guess what? When you vanish before the postseason and don’t show up when your team needs you most, that’s not “disrespect.” That’s consequences. You can’t bail out on your teammates and then act like the victim later on. Yankees fans remember 2022 — the excuses, the attitude, the rollercoaster outings that made every ninth inning feel like a hostage situation.

Let’s not rewrite history. Chapman was electric when he first came here, no doubt. But the control issues, the mental lapses, the “I’ll pitch when I feel like it” vibe — it wore thin. The guy’s 100 mph fastball doesn’t erase years of frustration and playoff heartbreak. The Yankees tolerated a lot from him. “Disrespect”? Please. They gave him second, third, and fourth chances.

He’s Found His Groove Again — Good for Him

After skipping town, Chapman went to Kansas City, then Texas, got another ring, and eventually landed with the Red Sox. Yeah, the Red Sox. And now he’s out here pretending like he’s above wearing pinstripes again. Dude, you’re pitching for Boston — congrats on your 1.17 ERA, but let’s not act like the Yankees are knocking down your door. The irony? Chapman finally looks focused again now that he’s far away from the pressure cooker of New York. Maybe that’s what he needed all along — somewhere he could throw gas without the Bronx expecting championships.

The Real Story: Accountability Hurts

Chapman’s rant says more about accountability than “disrespect.” The Yankees didn’t treat him poorly — they just stopped babying him. Fans and management alike got tired of the drama. You either show up and perform, or you don’t. Chapman chose not to. That’s why when he bailed before the playoffs, it wasn’t shocking. It was just the final chapter in a long, frustrating story.

Now he’s out here saying he’d “retire on the spot” if traded back to New York. Great — save us the trouble. Yankees fans already have enough headaches without wondering if Chapman’s gonna show up to work. The Bronx doesn’t need a closer with hurt feelings. They need bulldogs who want to win.

Bottom Line

Chapman can keep his podcast pity tour. The Yankees have bigger problems to fix than his fragile ego. He got his second ring, he got his redemption, and that’s fine. But don’t act like you were wronged. You were paid millions to do one job — close games — and when it mattered most, you disappeared. That’s not disrespect. That’s accountability catching up.

So go ahead, Chapman. Stay retired if you ever get that call from the Bronx. Nobody in Yankee Universe is losing sleep over it.