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Not sure what to make of this. But Reds telling teams they haven't yet agreed to trade Aroldis Chapman to LA. I don't think Dodgers agree
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/aroldi...er--according-to-police-report-023629095.html
Police report: Aroldis Chapman fired gunshots, 'choked' girlfriend in domestic incident
hno:
The Reds have attempted to trade Chapman in recent weeks and were believed to have completed a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgerson Monday until word of the incident held up the deal, sources told Yahoo Sports. Through a spokesman, Major League Baseball confirmed to Yahoo Sports that it would investigate the incident.
Police report: Aroldis Chapman fired gunshots, 'choked' girlfriend in domestic incident
hno:The Reds have attempted to trade Chapman in recent weeks and were believed to have completed a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgerson Monday until word of the incident held up the deal, sources told Yahoo Sports. Through a spokesman, Major League Baseball confirmed to Yahoo Sports that it would investigate the incident.
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/ya...an-will-step-on-mound-trying-not-to-look-back<header class="article-header">Aroldis Chapman will step on mound, trying not to look back
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<figcaption class="photoCaption">Aroldis Chapman is slated to make his Yankee debut on Thursday. <cite>AP Photo/Chris O'MearaTAMPA, Fla. -- When Aroldis Chapman pitches on Thursday for the first time as a New York Yankee, he will attempt to put his domestic violence suspension behind him, even though -- technically speaking -- it is still in front of him.
"Thank God, I'm here and I am focused on what I have to do, and I think everything else is behind me," Chapman told ESPN Deportes' Marly Rivera this week.
Chapman spoke to reporters on Wednesday at the Yankees' complex, as well, in preparation for his debut against the Toronto Blue Jays at Steinbrener Field on Thursday.
He will not be eligible to make his first regular season appearance until May 9, which is changing how he prepares for the season.
"It's a new training plan, and I am adapting gradually. I am taking it step by step, trying to not work too hard too soon, so I can be in my top form when I have the opportunity to join the team," Chapman said. "It is a learning process for someone like me, because I am very competitive, and now I have to take things at a slower pace. It's a little difficult because after four months off, I am ready to get into the routine of baseball. I’m going to have enough time to be here and get ready, and prepare much better, because it will be a longer training camp.”
In Chapman's absence, the Yankees will have Andrew Miller close, while Dellin Betances will setup. When they have all three, Chapman will close
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<figcaption class="photoCaption">Aroldis Chapman is slated to make his Yankee debut on Thursday. <cite>AP Photo/Chris O'MearaTAMPA, Fla. -- When Aroldis Chapman pitches on Thursday for the first time as a New York Yankee, he will attempt to put his domestic violence suspension behind him, even though -- technically speaking -- it is still in front of him.
"Thank God, I'm here and I am focused on what I have to do, and I think everything else is behind me," Chapman told ESPN Deportes' Marly Rivera this week.
Chapman spoke to reporters on Wednesday at the Yankees' complex, as well, in preparation for his debut against the Toronto Blue Jays at Steinbrener Field on Thursday.
He will not be eligible to make his first regular season appearance until May 9, which is changing how he prepares for the season.
"It's a new training plan, and I am adapting gradually. I am taking it step by step, trying to not work too hard too soon, so I can be in my top form when I have the opportunity to join the team," Chapman said. "It is a learning process for someone like me, because I am very competitive, and now I have to take things at a slower pace. It's a little difficult because after four months off, I am ready to get into the routine of baseball. I’m going to have enough time to be here and get ready, and prepare much better, because it will be a longer training camp.”
In Chapman's absence, the Yankees will have Andrew Miller close, while Dellin Betances will setup. When they have all three, Chapman will close
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