Aroldis Chapman is now tasked with closing out games for the Boston Red Sox.

But, the 37-year-old reliever spent parts of seven seasons pitching for Boston’s top rival in the Yankees.

In a new interview on the “Swing Completo” podcast , Chapman didn’t mince words when asked about whether or not he’d ever consider a return to The Bronx.

“No way. Not even dead. If I were told that I was being traded to New York, I’d pack my things and go home,” Chapman said, as transcribed by CBS Sports’ Dayn Perry . “I’ll retire right on the spot if that happens. I’m not crazy. Never again.”

While Chapman acknowledged that he didn’t have any issues with his teammates or managers during his extended run with the Yankees, he added that he “dealt with a lot of disrespect” in New York.

“I put up with a

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