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CHICAGO -- Aroldis Chapman?again wasnt thrilled at the opportunity to address the media after an electrifying debut as the Cubs closer 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 wasnt talking to the media and declining to speak to reporters at his locker, Chapman changed his mind after taking a shower.?The adrenaline was pretty good even though it wasnt a save situation, Chapman said in Spanish as translated through catcher Miguel Montero. It was fun to hear the crowd cheer for me.Chapman had a rocky first day with the team as he wasnt engaging with reporters in answering serious questions about his past, including several about his suspension under Major League Baseballs domestic violence policy.On Wednesday, he expounded in an on-the-field, postgame interview with ESPNs Pedro Gomez, which was conducted in Spanish, but then refused to talk before changing his mind with the help of Cubs public relations.Its over with, Chapman said of the?Tuesday news conference. I have to move on. It happened.Chapman struck out two of three batters in a 1-2-3 inning, including Avisail Garcia looking for the final out. That fastball registered at 103 mph.Im not impressed, winning pitcher Jason Hammel joked. I thought we were getting the guy that was throwing 105. He only hit 103.Chapman began warming up while the Cubs were leading 3-1, but a five-run eighth inning changed the dynamic of the game.Without a save situation at hand, manager Joe Maddon pitched Chapman anyway, because he hadnt thrown since Saturday for the New York Yankees.A sold-out Wrigley Field crowd acknowledged Chapmans jog in from the bullpen, and fans were on the edge of their seats for every pitch.Its just entertaining to watch the [radar] gun, Maddon said. Hes a different kind of a pitcher. You see that every 100 years or so.The Cubs traded four players for Chapman, who immediately took over the closers role. Former closer Hector Rondon pitched a 1-2-3 eighth inning Wednesday before handing the game over to Chapman. DeMarcus Ware Womens Jersey . Terms of the deal were not immediately available. The 26-year-old finished last season with Clevelands Triple-A affiliate in Columbus after signing with the Indians in August. 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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The past week has been a whirlwind of bad decisions and a second chance for Austin Seferian-Jenkins.Last Friday, he was in the back of a police cruiser, arrested and charged with DUI. A few hours later, he was cut by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Just three days later, the tight end was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets, who were willing to give Seferian-Jenkins a chance at redemption.You know, whats in the past is in the past, Seferian-Jenkins said after his first practice with the Jets on Thursday -- his 24th birthday. Im just thankful for this opportunity. Theres an agreement here and an understanding of whats expected of me. ... Im going to take full advantage of it and really approach it as hard as I can and go as hard as I can with it.He wouldnt discuss any details of his arrest or whether he has an alcohol problem, citing legal and personal matters, respectively. But he acknowledged being cut by the Buccaneers after his latest legal issue was a wakeup call.Im thankful for the opportunity that I have a new home already, Seferian-Jenkins said. Like I said, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.And one he knows he is lucky to have. He used the word `thankful 12 times and `opportunity at least 17 times while meeting with reporters in front of his Jets locker, which still didnt have his name or number affixed.I have to hold up my end of the bargain and do whats expected of me, he said. Im looking forward to it.Seferian-Jenkins was charged last Friday in Florida with DUI and violation of an ignition interlock device restriction from an arrest in Washington while he was in college in 2013.The Florida Highway Patrol said in a news release that Seferian-Jenkins was driving between 75 and 80 mph on Interstate 275 when his vehicle cut in front of a troopers cruiser and weaved back and forth. Seferian-Jenkins refused a breath test at the Hillsborough County Jail and was released by the Buccaneers later that day.A video posted by TMZ showed dash cam footage from the troopers cruiser of the arrest, during which Seferian-Jenkins repeatedly told the officer he had to use the bathroom.Yes, we sat down and we talked about it, Jets coach Todd Bowles said. We have a clear understanding of what I expect and he has a clear understanding of what hes going to get from me and the rest of the team, so well just go from there.The tight end was also told to leave Buccaneers practice during the summer for, according to coach Dirk Koetter, not knowing what he was doing.Bowles didnt offfer much when asked what his impressions were of Seferian-Jenkins when the two sat down at the team facility Wednesday.ddddddddddddf course anybody coming in is going to say all the right things, but your actions speak louder than your words, Bowles said. He has a clean slate with us. Going forward, well see what he does.Bowles wouldnt speculate whether the two DUI incidents were isolated issues or a recurring problem for Seferian-Jenkins. The coach was also asked if Seferian-Jenkins seemed remorseful for his actions.Youre remorseful with your parents, Bowles said. He doesnt have to say anything to me other than hes ready to play. We did our homework going in, so were not going to sit here and rehash anything. Were just going to give him a chance to play and do the right thing and see if he does it.Wide receiver Brandon Marshall reached out to Seferian-Jenkins before he was cut by the Buccaneers, and told reporters after a charity event this week that the move by the Jets is God sent, adding that guys need second chances.Marshall, who has dealt with his own off-field issues over the years, has quickly established himself as someone Seferian-Jenkins can lean on as he begins his tenure with the Jets.Hes definitely helped me out a lot and given me all the resources that I need in the city to get the help that I need and get the support that I need, Seferian-Jenkins said. Im really appreciative of that and very thankful that he reached out to me. It means a lot to me.Seferian-Jenkins was a second-round pick out of Washington in 2014 and has 45 career catches for 603 yards and seven touchdowns, including two this season.At 6-foot-5 and 262 pounds, he could provide the Jets with a big target in the red zone, an area they have struggled a bit this season. Theyve got just six touchdowns in 16 trips in the opponents 20-yard line.Ive had one day on the practice field with him, but hes a good-looking, young player, offensive coordinator Chan Gailey said. I think well evaluate as time goes on, but he looks like a guy that is going to eventually play and have a role on our football team in some way, shape or form. What that is? Time tells.It was uncertain whether Seferian-Jenkins would be up to speed with the Jets playbook in time to play Sunday against Seattle.Well see how much he can gather mentally, Bowles said.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '