Chapman sizzles in ‘fun,’ non-save Cubs debut

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CHICAGO — Aroldis Chapman was again less than thrilled at the opportunity to address the media after an electrifying debut as the Cubs’ closer on Wednesday night.

A day after a less-than-engaging session with reporters in his first day with his new team, Chapman initially refused to speak with the media after throwing 12 of 13 fastballs over 100 mph in the ninth inning of a pull-away, 8-1 win over the Chicago White Sox.

At first telling the Cubs’ public-relations staff he wasn’t talking to the media and declining to speak to reporters at his locker, Chapman changed his mind after taking a shower.

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