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"I saw Chappy at Big Papi's golf event about two weeks ago, and I got a good sense that he was coming back then," Sabathia said. "Just talking to Dellin [Betances], [Chapman] and Dellin talk a lot, and I talk to Dellin all the time. He had a good experience here, wanted to play here, and I felt good about him coming back."wholesale nhl jerseys,It turned out Desmond, in talks with agent Brodie Van Wagenen of CAA, was a step ahead and let it be known he wasn't afraid of moving to first base. When told of the Rockies' need, Desmond said he was willing to handle first -- a position he not only has never played in the Majors or pro ball, but one he doesn't recall ever playing -- to be a part of the rising club."We're focused right now on we signed Ian to be our first baseman, and there's been way too much conversation, there's been way too much talking and planning for us to say otherwise right now," said Bridich, who said the key focus after signing Desmond is to improve a bullpen that struggled in 2016.2012 All Star Heat #6 LeBron James Blue Stitched NBA JerseyConsidering how successful Syndergaard has been thus far in his big league career, it is easy to forget that 2016 was his first full season. Tossing a career-high 183 2/3 innings plus another seven in the NL Wild Card Game, Syndergaard said, was "hard on the body" and "hard on the mind." That is why he decided to skip the 2017 World Baseball Classic, despite an invitation from Team USA.I saw your article about Juan Nicasio maybe being a setup guy next year. I think they need someone more experienced. Where do you think he fits best?49ers #77 Mike Iupati Red Stitched NFL JerseyThe Pirates have touted Nicasio's versatility since they acquired him last offseason, and I think his best role is one in which they can fully capitalize on that. In other words, the way they used him late last season -- not as a traditional setup man, but as a swingman, a lower-profile Andrew Miller who enters high-leverage situations and pitches multiple innings.Steve Gilbert has covered the D-backs for MLB.com since 2001. Follow him on Twitter @SteveGilbertMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.The must-see (good and bad) teams in college basketball, Woman punched by Joe Mixon requests suppression of video, Roma defender Antonio Rudiger's representatives deny PSG talk,