Six-year deal tops Chapman’s wish list

Free-agent reliever Aroldis Chapman is hoping to land a six-year deal, the flamethrower told ESPN’s Marly Rivera.

With Mark Melancon off the table after signing with the Giants on Monday afternoon, all eyes have turned to Chapman, who refuted the belief he is seeking a $100 million contract.

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“The only thing I have expressed is that I would like a six-year contract,” Chapman told Rivera on Monday. “I know that doesn’t mean that I will get it, but that’s what I would like to sign. There are rumors out there that I requested $100 million, and that’s not true at all. I believe he who deserves something does not need to demand it.”

I just spoke to Aroldis Chapman about his contract negotiations; told me he has not evaluated any offers yet and… https://t.co/zqTBbBKBTN

— Marly Rivera (@MarlyRiveraESPN) December 5, 2016

I just spoke to Aroldis Chapman about his contract negotiations; told me he has not evaluated any offers yet and… https://t.co/zqTBbBKBTN

Melancon’s reported four-year, $62 million deal with San Francisco easily bests Jonathan Papelbon’s previous record contract for a reliever (four years, $50 million), and Chapman is expected to exceed that total by …

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