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- Updated: July 19, 2016
NEW YORK — It has been speculated that several Yankees may be wearing different uniforms in the next two weeks, but that uncertainty doesn’t seem to have affected the vibe in the clubhouse, where the latest trade rumors have been regularly greeted with shrugs.
It most definitely did not appear to be a factor for Aroldis Chapman, who clocked 105.1 mph with his fastball in Monday’s 2-1 victory over the Orioles, securing his 19th save in 20 chances. Should the Yanks decide to sell in advance of the Aug. 1 non-waiver Trade Deadline, Chapman is viewed as one of their most attractive pieces to move.
“That’s something I don’t worry about,” Chapman said through an interpreter. “I try just to concentrate on doing my job on the game and helping the team win. It’s really something I have no control over.”
Chapman would make sense for several contenders in search of bullpen help and looking to bolster their chances of winning a World Series by adding a bona fide closer. The Cubs, Indians, Nationals and Rangers are among the teams that could be interested in Chapman, left-hander Andrew Miller or potentially both.
The Yankees would be seeking a return greater than the four-player package of Rookie Davis, Eric Jagielo, Tony Renda and Caleb Cotham that they sent to the Reds for Chapman, who came at a discount as he was facing suspension for violating MLB’s domestic violence …
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