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CLEVELAND -- Cubs manager Joe Maddon says he thinks he can get 30 to 40 pitches out of closer Aroldis Chapman in Wednesday nights Game 7 against the Indians?despite acknowledging a mistake by leaving in the left-hander for too long in Game 6.Some criticized Maddon for going to Chapman with men on base in the seventh inning Tuesday with the Cubs leading by five runs. Maddon figured to pitch Chapman with a decent lead rather than later in a tight game.If we had given up any runs (without Chapman), he would have thrown 20 more stressful pitches in the latter part of the game, Maddon said.So instead of waiting for a close game, Maddon prevented one by going to Chapman. Maddon does regret letting his closer start the ninth inning after the Cubs extended the lead on Anthony Rizzos?home run.The only mistake I made is I should have had somebody up for that first hitter in the ninth inning had Rizzo hit a home run, Maddon said. That was my mistake right there.Reliever Pedro Strop only started warming up after Ben Zobrist reached base in the ninth following Rizzos two-run shot. Chapman gave up a leadoff walk on five pitches in the bottom of the ninth before being pulled. Maddon thinks Chapman is still good for 30 to 40 pitches in Game 7 after throwing 20 in Game 6 and 42 in Game 5 on Sunday.?I absolutely think he can, Maddon said.The Cubs manager also says Chapmans free-agent status has changed in a positive way after his past two outings in the seventh inning of World Series Games 5 and 6.Industry-wide, I would have to believe his stock has risen dramatically and how hes done it, Maddon said. Total team guy now. I cant emphasize enough how important it is to be communicative.Maddon says he tried to use Chapman for multiple innings after the Cubs traded for him midseason, but things didnt work out. After staying in touch with him -- Maddon praised Chapmans personal assistant in helping this cause -- the two came to an understanding, and Chapman was on board for a larger role.They are definitely luxury items, Maddon said. Theyre the best sports car, theyre the yacht, theyre the coolest, hottest plane in the air right now. Theyre different when you are that good. It requires a lot of communication to be on the same page and we achieved that.Maddon says he would love to have Chapman back next year, but the manager also says he wasnt sure of the teams financial situation heading into the offseason. Its assumed the veteran is looking for a multiyear deal. His World Series performance so far can certainly help his cause.Hes been an extremely large reason were in this moment right now, Maddon said. The perception has to have changed with him. And bully for him. Ashley Young Jersey . -- Yogi Ferrell orchestrates pretty much everything in Indianas offence. Marcus Rashford Jersey . Once again Jordan Cieciwa (@FitCityJordan) and I (@LynchOnSports) go head to head in our picks. Last weekend at UFC Fight Night 32 my #TeamLynch got the best of #TeamJC by a score of 9-6. Let us know which side youre on for UFC 167 use the hashtag #TeamLynch or #TeamJC on Twitter. http://www.englandsoccerpro.com/Danny-Rose-England-Jersey/ . The Hall of Fame defenceman told Landsberg that he believes fighting still has a place in todays game, but thinks staged fighting needs be outlawed. Harry Kane Jersey . Canada is now down to its 22-player limit, although but players wont be registered until Christmas Day. Changes could still be made as a result of a suspension or injury. John Stones England Jersey . -- Running backs Darren McFadden and Rashad Jennings were back at practice for the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday despite being hampered by hamstring injuries. FLORENCE, Ala. -- North Alabama coach Bobby Wallace has retired after leading the Lions to a Division II runner-up finish.Wallace announced his retirement Tuesday, four days after North Alabama lost to Northwest Missouri State in the championship game. He won 126 games and three national titles in two stints with the Lions.The former Temple and West Alabama coach is the winningest coach in Gulf South Conference history with 152 victories. He is a member of the Alaabama Sports Hall of Fame and the Division II Football Hall of Fame.ddddddddddddWallace says he has tried retirement two times previously but I think this one will stick. Its just time for me. He returned to North Alabama in 2012.The program is preparing to transition to Division I.---More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org ' ' '