PT TODAY: Chapman adds more power to New York bullpen

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Yankees | Aroldis Chapman acquired by the Yankees
The New York Yankees acquired RP Aroldis Chapman from the Cincinnati Reds Monday, Dec. 28.  Source: FOXSports.com - Ken Rosenthal
 
BHQ take: Chapman joins fellow LHP (and 2015 closer) Andrew Miller and RHP Dellin Betances to form a 'three-headed monster' out of the bullpen, according to NYY general manager Brian Cashman. That monster includes the three most dominant relievers in MLB with more than 31 IP in 2015 (Chapman 15.7 Dom, Miller 14.6 Dom, Betances 14.0 Dom), and if it stays intact for the whole 2016 season, could facilitate a very quick hook for...

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