Comments on: The spring is still young, but Joba concern abounds

By: Yanks rough up Eyre, Phils | River Avenue Blues

Yanks rough up Eyre, Phils | River Avenue Blues — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:35:50 +0000

[...] plenty did — the story was obviously going to be about Joba Chamberlain. There has been some internal concern about him, though nothing too serious since he’s still taking the ball every fifth day. This signals [...]

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:02:56 +0000

Joba’s learning from A.J. (who learned from Roy Halladay) that you do not need to go max – and you get quick outs even with a 92-93 mph fastball with your other quality breaking pitch offerings. Joba has even said that he is trying to be more economical and efficient in his pitches and counts. He will go dial it up and go max when he really needs – so I would not put much stock even during the season if Joba is sitting 92-93 and an occasional 94 – puts less stress on the shoulder, allows him to go deeper and control the fastball – and he can always reach back for the upper 95-97 mph heater if need be.

By: Frank

Frank — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 02:27:34 +0000

Soooooo next time I’ll read the article before criticizing. LOL.

By: whozat

whozat — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:56:37 +0000

I figured it was just because that’s where the person read it, and one likes to attribute one’s information. It’s the respectful thing to do.

I mean…I don’t get box scores in my RSS Reader, so I see that kind of info when it comes up on Pete’s blog feed.
Though, if there was a site that did that…is there?

By: Mike Pop

Mike Pop — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:38:46 +0000

Heh, I just mentioned that above. My god, look how far I have come with my punctuation.

By: Mike Pop

Mike Pop — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:36:17 +0000

Heh. “Ben Sheets is the obvious plan here at 3 years”, that is all I was reading from TSJC. I can’t find it but if A.J. wins 16 games for the Yankees this year, I win a bet.

By: DCR

DCR — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:11:04 +0000

There is always going to be talk about him being in the bullpen. Its something that we should learn to except and just ignore.

By: Andy In Sunny Daytona

Andy In Sunny Daytona — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:03:02 +0000

I like “Uknown Situational Save Reliever” or U.S.S.R.

By: Tom Zig

Tom Zig — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:54:22 +0000

Not to mention the salary that Halladay/Beckett would command. Why would you waste all that money in the closer spot?

Although if we landed Halladay, he would be 1 or 2.

But I am just arguing semantics now, your point has been made.

By: tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside

tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:44:35 +0000

I would rather sign or trade for Billy Wagner or K-Rod than waste Joba in the bullpen.