Chapman ready to close for Yankees
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No question about it, the New York Yankees are ready for the long-awaited arrival of their new star closer.
Chapman is set to be activated Monday after serving a 29-game Vinnie SunseriJerseysuspension under baseball's domestic violence policy. The left-hander from Cuba, a four-time All-Star with a fastball that regularly exceeds 100 mph, will immediately move into the ninth-inning role for an imposing relief corps that already features Dellin Betances and Andrew Miller.
''We have a chance to be maybe the best bullpen in baseball,'' Chapman said through a translator Sunday at Yankee Stadium, with two sparkling chains dangling from his neck and a shiny earring http://www.saintsonlineofficialshop.com/WOMENS_YOUTH_WILLIE_ROAF_JERSEY.htmlin each lobe. ''The quality of arms that we have, it's amazing.''
To some, the addition of Chapman gives the Yankees an embarrassment of riches in the late innings, only incrementally strengthening an area of strength on a last-place team that's struggled to score and get steady starting pitching.
New York entered Sunday night with 91 consecutive wins when leading after http://www.saintsonlineofficialshop.com/WOMENS_YOUTH_ZACH_STRIEF_JERSEY.htmleight innings. The team was 83-2 over the past two seasons when ahead after seven, and 73-4 when in front after six. That's all since Miller, the 2015 Mariano Rivera Reliever of the Year in the American League, signed on as a free agent.
But the Yankees are eager for Chapman's help, especially after designated hitter Alex Rodriguez and veteran pitcher CC Sabathia went on the disabled list last week. And they've been waiting to try out their three-headed bullpen force since Chapman was acquired from Cincinnati for four prospects in December.
''He's an established closer, he's a guy that throws incredibly Pat Sims Jerseyhard, he's got incredible stuff and he's got a great track record,'' Miller said.
''There's no reason to think he doesn't make us better, and whether that's shortening a game or letting us maybe work some days where we get a day off or maybe you can avoid some of those http://www.officialbengalsnflshop.com/WOMENS_YOUTH_PAUL_DAWSON_JERSEY.htmltimes Dellin's got to go out and get four or five outs or get up and down, I think that that certainly helps us. Staying fresh is important and hopefully he contributes to that.''
New York manager Joe Girardi said he'll probably talk to Miller and Betances about their new roles. They might be used based on matchups, or one could often pitch the seventh inning with the other getting the eighth.
Miller has said all along he'll cede the closer role with no fuss, despite all his success the past two seasons.
Chapman is set to be activated Monday after serving a 29-game Vinnie SunseriJerseysuspension under baseball's domestic violence policy. The left-hander from Cuba, a four-time All-Star with a fastball that regularly exceeds 100 mph, will immediately move into the ninth-inning role for an imposing relief corps that already features Dellin Betances and Andrew Miller.
''We have a chance to be maybe the best bullpen in baseball,'' Chapman said through a translator Sunday at Yankee Stadium, with two sparkling chains dangling from his neck and a shiny earring http://www.saintsonlineofficialshop.com/WOMENS_YOUTH_WILLIE_ROAF_JERSEY.htmlin each lobe. ''The quality of arms that we have, it's amazing.''
To some, the addition of Chapman gives the Yankees an embarrassment of riches in the late innings, only incrementally strengthening an area of strength on a last-place team that's struggled to score and get steady starting pitching.
New York entered Sunday night with 91 consecutive wins when leading after http://www.saintsonlineofficialshop.com/WOMENS_YOUTH_ZACH_STRIEF_JERSEY.htmleight innings. The team was 83-2 over the past two seasons when ahead after seven, and 73-4 when in front after six. That's all since Miller, the 2015 Mariano Rivera Reliever of the Year in the American League, signed on as a free agent.
But the Yankees are eager for Chapman's help, especially after designated hitter Alex Rodriguez and veteran pitcher CC Sabathia went on the disabled list last week. And they've been waiting to try out their three-headed bullpen force since Chapman was acquired from Cincinnati for four prospects in December.
''He's an established closer, he's a guy that throws incredibly Pat Sims Jerseyhard, he's got incredible stuff and he's got a great track record,'' Miller said.
''There's no reason to think he doesn't make us better, and whether that's shortening a game or letting us maybe work some days where we get a day off or maybe you can avoid some of those http://www.officialbengalsnflshop.com/WOMENS_YOUTH_PAUL_DAWSON_JERSEY.htmltimes Dellin's got to go out and get four or five outs or get up and down, I think that that certainly helps us. Staying fresh is important and hopefully he contributes to that.''
New York manager Joe Girardi said he'll probably talk to Miller and Betances about their new roles. They might be used based on matchups, or one could often pitch the seventh inning with the other getting the eighth.
Miller has said all along he'll cede the closer role with no fuss, despite all his success the past two seasons.
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