Chicago Cubs: Remembering some of the controversial Cubs of recent years

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CLEVELAND, OH – NOVEMBER 02: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game Seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 2, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cubs win their first World Series in 108 years. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – NOVEMBER 02: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game Seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 2, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cubs win their first World Series in 108 years. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

Aroldis Chapman

On July 25, 2016, the Cubs made the move to solidify the roster during the World Series run. Aroldis Chapman came over from the Yankees, in exchange for top prospects Gleyber Torres and Billy McKinney, along with Rashad Crawford, and major league piece arm Adam Warren.

In a way, the Cubs were able to turn Starlin Castro into Ben Zobrist and Aroldis Chapman. Not bad, huh?

Chapman was dominant, like he normally is, during his time with the Cubs…albeit for one appearance. In game 7 of the World Series, which the Cubs won, Chapman came in to hold a 3-run lead in the eighth inning, and could not hold the lead. Part of that was him being overworked throughout the playoffs.

The acquistion of Chapman was not very well-received amongst Cubs fans, mostly because of his past with the domestic assault allegations. However, without Chapman, the Cubs almost certainly do not win the World Series.