\u201cWhen you identify players who can be cornerstones of sustained success, you have to act to keep them close. We feel we are building something special\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\nChapman confessed that, although he could have obtained a more lucrative contract in free agency, his desire to continue in Boston weighed more:\n\n\n
\n\u201cYes, one thinks about that, but I wanted to stay here. The chemistry with my teammates, the support from the staff and the unity in the clubhouse made the decision easy\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\nIn the press conference held at Fenway Park, several of his teammates and coaches accompanied him to celebrate the agreement. His father, Juan Alberto Chapman Benett<\/strong>, was also present, an emotional detail for the pitcher who defected from Cuba in 2009 and who today has 362 saves in 16 seasons in Major League Baseball<\/strong>, ranking 13th of all time.\n\nThe Puerto Rican leader Alex Cora<\/strong> praised both his sporting impact and his leadership:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cWhat he has done on the field is amazing, but also what he brings in preparation and in the clubhouse. He has been great for us\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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