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CHICAGO -- Former Chicago Cubs closer Hector Rondon is on board with his team acquiring lefty flamethrower Aroldis Chapman from the New York Yankees and is willing to pitch in the seventh or eighth inning or whenever manager Joe Maddon wants him.I think its good for our team, Rondon said before Mondays Cubs/White Sox?game. Hes one of the best relievers we have right now. Im good with that. I know I did a really good job in my role.You have a chance to get that guy, better take it.Rondon has turned into a pretty good closer, but Chapman is simply more accomplished, making it an easy deal to accept, according to Maddon. This is no lateral move, he said.When the team sees that the acquisition raises the level of their abilities, its a very easy sell, Maddon said. Its like a lineup. When you throw one more guy into the lineup, what it does to the rest of the group. The same thing happens with the bullpen. You put the anchor on the backside it really permits you to do other [things].It means Chicagos relievers will all move down an inning starting with Rondon, who will function mostly as a setup man. That leaves Pedro Strop and young Carl Edwards Jr.?for the sixth and seventh innings. Newcomers Joe Nathan and Mike Montgomery can fit anywhere in the middle-to-late innings as well. With the additions of Nathan and Chapman, the Cubs have added 543 career saves to their bullpen since Sunday.Any time you get a guy that throws 105 mph on your team, thats good news, catcher David Ross said. Were a tight-knit group. When you bring in a guy that will help you win, its fun.I have a new mitt he can break in.It doesnt hurt when the former closer can take his demotion without a complaint. Respect for Rondon increased in the clubhouse after hearing his take.Im really happy, Rondon said. I dont care if I pitch in the eighth or seventh. The only thing that matters is to come into the game and do my job.Cubs players didnt seem to mind the prospect haul the team gave up to get Chapman. They have bigger things on their minds than a Class-A player coming back to haunt them someday.Im not a big prospect guy, Ross said, laughing. This is my last year ... It says they [the front office] are committed to winning.Asked what he knew of Chapman, Rondon responded: Everyone knows his fastball. Hes coming to us to throw cheese.Maddon believes Chapmans presence opens things up for him in the back end of the pen. Rondon is still bound to get some save chances, but the Cubs didnt give up their No.1 prospect and other players to play the matchup game with Chapman.Hes their man for the ninth inning now and for as long as the team plays into October.He has really different things about him that are really unique to him, Maddon said.Chapman was activated before Tuesdays game, with left-hander?Clayton Richard?designated for assignment to make room on the roster.? Cheap New Orleans Pelicans Jerseys . Brett Kulak and Jackson Houck of the Vancouver Giants were each charged with assault causing bodily harm on Aug. 18, according to the B.C. court services. Cheap Swingman Pelicans Jerseys . Blackwood, 28, has played the last three seasons in the San Diego Padres system, including the past two summers with Class AA San Antonio of the Texas League. http://www.cheappelicansjerseys.com/?tag=cheap-cheick-diallo-jersey . JOHNS, N. 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They didnt have much time to savor the victory -- they hurried to Cincinnati for a 1:10 p.m. Monday holiday start.We cant worry about who were playing, where were playing, Bruce said. Were going to play tomorrow, and have the evening.The Mets had worried that storm system Hermine could severely delay them leaving New York, but the expected heavy rain and high winds held off.Are we going to get in at 3 in the morning or 4:30 in the morning? Mets manager Terry Collins wondered before the game.Lugo (3-2) limited the NL East leaders to one run and six hits in seven innings, walking none and striking out four. The 26-year-old righty has won three straight starts, permitting a total of three runs, to help rejuvenate an injury-plagued rotation.Lugo wobbled in the first inning, giving up two quick hits, plunking a batter, making multiple pickoff throws and drawing a visit from pitching coach Dan Warthen.After that, Lugo escaped a bases-loaded jam by retiring Wilson Ramos on a nubber. He later set down 10 hitters in a row, and left to a standing ovation.That was pretty awesome, he said. That was crazy.Granderson drove in three runs. New York set a team record with its 97th home run at home in a season, topping the 96 at Shea Stadium in 2006.Danny Espinosa matched a career high with his 21st homer for Washington.The Nationals still lead the Mets by 8 1/2 games with less than a month to go.Just win. Its as simple as that. Thats the biggest priority. You win as many ballgames as you can, manager Dusty Baker said.And I still believe that we havent hit our strride yet.dddddddddddd. I mean, every teams won seven, eight, nine, 10 in a row except us. So, I still believe our best time of the year is yet to come, he said.Reynaldo Lopez (2-3) gave up three runs on six hits, three wild pitches and a walk in four innings. Called up from Triple-A before the game, he did get his first major league hit.Daniel Murphy singled and has a hit in all 16 games this season against the Mets, the team he helped send to the World Series last year.Granderson hit his 23rd homer. Bruce connected for his 29th off Mat Latos, who made his Washington debut after being released by the White Sox in June.HATS OFFThe Mets and Nationals both wore hats honoring New Yorks police, fire, Port Authority and other first responders during batting practice. The Mets also will wear them next Sunday on Sept. 11. This was their last home game before the 9/11 anniversary and they received permission from Major League Baseball for the tribute. The Mets asked the Nationals if theyd want to join them, and they did.These guys need to be rewarded, Collins said, wearing an NYPD hat.TRAINERS ROOMNationals: RHP Stephen Strasburg (sore elbow) threw a bullpen before the game and Baker said the reports were good. There is a chance the ace could start Wednesday at home vs. Atlanta.Mets: RHP Jacob deGrom (forearm) is still resting and its very possible he could miss two starts, Collins said.UP NEXTNationals: RHP Max Scherzer (15-7, 2.89 ERA) was returning to Washington early to prepare for his start at 4:05 p.m. Monday against Atlanta. His start was pushed back a day to give him extra rest. Ryan Weber (1-0, 5.24) was to pitch for the Braves.Mets: RHP Bartolo Colon (12-7, 3.35) was ready to start at Cincinnati vs. RHP Robert Stephenson (2-0, 3.00). The Reds will honor Bruce before the game at Great American Ball Park -- the three-time All-Star outfielder played nine seasons for them before being dealt to New York on Aug. 1. ' ' '