Chapman seeking 6-year deal, feels Cubs are uninterested

Aroldis Chapman is setting the record straight.

The most coveted reliever in baseball, Chapman spoke to ESPN's Marly Rivera, telling her that as the winter meetings kick off, he knows what type of contract he's seeking.

"The only thing I have expressed is that I would like a six-year contract," he said. "I know that doesn't mean that I will get it, but that's what I would like to sign."

Chapman also made it clear that reports of him asking for $100 million are false, but he stopped short of saying that he didn't think he was worth the money.

"There are rumors out there that I requested $100 million and that's not true at all," Chapman added. "I believe he who deserves something, does not need to demand it."

After spending his first six years with the Cincinnati Reds, Chapman played for two contenders last year in the New York Yankees, and the eventual World Series-champion Chicago Cubs.

In 2016, he had a sparkling 1.55 ERA, striking out 90 batters over 58 innings.

While there seems to be mutual interest between the Yankees and Chapman, the left-hander said he hasn't gotten the feeling Chicago wants him back, even though they need a closer.

"The Cubs have never expressed any interest in re-signing me, as far as I know," he said.

Chicago, instead, appears to be hunting for Kansas City Royals closer Wade Davis, who played for current Cubs manager Joe Maddon back in his Tampa Bay Rays days.