Reaction to the Aroldis Chapman deal

On Monday, the Yankees finally decided to shift into 'seller' mode as they shipped off top closer Aroldis Chapman to the Chicago Cubs. This move marked a significant change in the franchise's direction, as they are expected to continue shipping off their veteran players and soon-to-be free agents. 

Chapman, originally acquired from the Cincinnati Reds in December 2015, was suspended for the first 30 games of the 2016 season due to an off-season personal conduct policy violation. In other words, he was allegedly involved in a domestic incident with his girlfriend, an event that the Yankees knew about before bringing him in. 

In this article, we will take a look at the Chapman deal, breaking down who exactly the Yankees managed to snag in this deal, and how the players may impact the team going forward. 

Grading the Nets Free Agency

The Brooklyn Nets finished the 2015-2016 season with a 21-61 record, which was good for second-to-last in the Eastern Conference. Although the future of the franchise still remains in question, the organization took a step forward this off-season by hiring Sean Marks, formerly of the San Antonio Spurs, to be their General Manager. Marks went on to bring in Kenny Atkinson, who had spent the previous four seasons with Atlanta, to be the team's head coach.

*Just like our Knicks article, we will be reviewing the Brooklyn Nets free agency, then giving a preview on the contributions that each player is expected to give*

Grading the Knicks Free Agency

With GM Phil Jackson recently tweeting out his expectations for the 2016-2017 Knicks, it appears that the front office is done with their off-season moves. New York has gone through a sizable overhaul in the recent months as they look to bounce-back from their 32-50 campaign last season. In this article, we will take a closer look at who the Knicks managed to snag in free agency, giving a brief outlook on what we can expect from each player in the upcoming season. 

*This will exclude the Derrick Rose/Justin Holliday deal, since they were acquired via trade. For more info on that transaction, click here.* 

*Additionally, to access our Brooklyn Nets free agency grades, click here*