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Once pitcher Aroldis Chapman defected from the Cuban national team in the Netherlands on Thursday, speculation instantly began over which major league club would sign him and how much money he would command. The Yankees, who have been at the forefront of signing international pitchers, will have discussions about whether they should pursue the left-handed Chapman. He fires a fastball that exceeds 100 miles per hour and is widely considered the premier pitching prospect in Cuba. His age was reported Thursday as 21, but reports in March at the World Baseball Classic said he was 26.

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Brian Cashman, AP Brian Cashman, AP
July 3, 2009  07:08 AM ET

SIGN HIM! Just make sure he's 21.

July 3, 2009  08:07 AM ET

"His age was reported Thursday as 21, but reports in March at the World Baseball Classic said he was 26."

That makes him about 32 or 33 then.

July 3, 2009  08:10 AM ET
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That makes him about 32 or 33 then.

Hope he's 21.

July 3, 2009  08:15 AM ET

He'll play for the marlins. Near Miami.

July 3, 2009  08:16 AM ET

I wonder how much he will get. I mean, the Marlins with their league leading payroll and all.

July 3, 2009  08:16 AM ET
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Well, there is life on FN today!

Somewhat anyway.

July 3, 2009  08:21 AM ET
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The sun might actually shine at some point today.

So you don;t need to wait until tomorrow?

July 3, 2009  08:24 AM ET

its already reported he's 26?

yea.. he's...30

July 3, 2009  08:28 AM ET

good morning

July 3, 2009  08:28 AM ET

Good morning Marilyn. you are looking stunning this morning.

July 3, 2009  08:29 AM ET

Morning PK.

July 3, 2009  08:34 AM ET

Actually working today. There is like no one here. Makes my job easier and can get a lot done.

July 3, 2009  08:34 AM ET
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Wonder if RH is around today .... or any mods.

Looking to push the envelope?

July 3, 2009  08:35 AM ET

Cat, where did you get your weather report? This is what I have...
TodayMostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely...mainly this afternoon. Areas of fog this morning. Some thunderstorms may produce small hail...heavy rainfall and frequent lightning this afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

July 3, 2009  08:36 AM ET

Saw the title of this article and thought the Yankees were doing their part to help prevent illegal immigration.

July 3, 2009  08:39 AM ET
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WMUR says there'll be breaks of sun and it will warm up enough to cause thunderstorms this afternoon.

free fireworks

July 3, 2009  08:41 AM ET
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Nah, probably not ... don't want to offend anyone! ;)

Good call. Could you send me hopbill's email? I wanted to say goodbye.

July 3, 2009  08:43 AM ET

No people, Chapman IS 21.

It's hard to believe why so many Cuban defectors have lied about their age. It's not like you can fool a mildly competent Major League organization. The Cuban government publishes a baseball reference each year, which includes player's birthdays* (Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez; 11 of October 1965). It shouldn't be too hard to get one of those.

Now, if you don't even bother to check out the truth and you are an MLB team, maybe you deserve what you get....

* When the references are published, the Cuban government will usually have no reason to lie about any players' age.

July 3, 2009  08:44 AM ET

the only good thing about the rain is that my lawn looks great, not that the kids have been able to play on it much, but it still looks great

 
July 3, 2009  08:50 AM ET
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Ben ... you have FM.

Got it. thanks.

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