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How Detroit Tigers' Gregory Soto, a two-time All-Star, became an established closer

When Detroit Tigers closer Gregory Soto arrived at Coors Field in Denver last July for the All-Star Game, the first-time All-Star sought out New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman, a fellow flamethrower in town for the seventh Midsummer Classic of his career.

Soto and Chapman talked at length about the mindset of a closer.