This was no laughing matter, according to Aroldis Chapman.
The Yankees closer slammed social media critics who bashed him Saturday night for appearing to laugh after giving up a walk-off home run to end the Yankees’ season.
Aroldis ChapmanCharles Wenzelberg/New York Post“That is so stupid,” Chapman told ESPN of the reactions. “How can anyone possibly think that? We had just fought back to tie Game 6 and were trying to send the series to a Game 7. I don’t know what they’re referring to, but I was simply in shock. I couldn’t believe that happened.”
Chapman was shown smiling after giving up a walk-off home run to Jose Altuve in Game 6 of the ALCS in Houston.
The look was eerily similar to the facial expression Mariano Rivera had after giving up the walk-off single that lost the Yankees the 2001 World Series, according to an image uncovered by Twitter user @erinnmarieeg.
The 31-year-old Chapman had a mostly stellar season and is eligible to opt out of the final two years of his contract this offseason. He currently is owed $30 million.
