PT TODAY: Chapman to close in NY, Parra to COL, Davis returns to BAL

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Yankees | Aroldis Chapman has manager's nod
New York Yankees RP Aroldis Chapman will enter spring training as the closer, according to manager Joe Girardi.  Source: YESNetwork.com
 
BHQ take: While this statement starts to clarify the roles in the NYY bullpen, there is still the matter of Chapman's domestic abuse investigation, which is still likely to cost him save opportunities. Specific roles have not yet been defined for Andrew Miller or Dellin Betances, but both will certainly be involved in the very late innings for whatever time Chapman misses. Interestingly, the left-handed Miller fared better against...

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