Cuban defector, Aroldis Chapman is now waiting for offers according to ESPN’s Jorge Arangure Jr. In Houston yesterday, Chapman threw for 15 minutes in front of 50 scouts inside the Baseball USA complex.  He threw 40-50 pitches in sneakers and off of a wooden mound where he topped out at 97 mph, though most of the pitchers were in the 92-93 mph range.  One high-level executive of a team interested in Chapman told La Esquina that the overall impact of the workout was, “minimal.”  Several team representatives reported that the 6′4″, 210 pound Chapman appeared in great shape despite the reputation of being a person who partied.

Rodney Fernandez, one of Chapman’s agents, said “Starting today, teams can start making offers.  He could be signed in a matter of two minutes or two months. It all depends on the negotiations.”  The Red Sox are the only team to have made a contract offer to Chapman, believed to be for $15.5 million.

One small snag that can affect Chapman’s stay in the United States came from yesterday’s lawsuit.  Chapman’s former agency, Athletes Premier International, accuses the Hendricks brothers, Chapman’s current agency, with interference.  Because API’s president, Mejia, was the sponsor of Chapman, and because he is no longer with Mejia, Chapman may be in violation of his visa.