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River Ave. Blues ยป Feinsand: Yanks considering a demotion for Joba

Feinsand: Yanks considering a demotion for Joba

August 22, 2012 by Mike 30 Comments

Andy Pettitte and 2013
Jeter, Chavez, Swisher leading offensive surge

Via Mark Feinsand, the Yankees are considering a demotion to the minor leagues for Joba Chamberlain given his recent struggles. The club is expected to get CC Sabathia back off the DL this weekend and they’ll need a roster spot.

Joba, 26, has put 20 men on-base in 6.1 innings since returning from Tommy John surgery and an ankle fracture earlier this month. His velocity is more than fine — averaging 94.2 mph according to PitchFX — but his command is nonexistent, pretty typical for guys coming off elbow surgery. The Yankees could send him down to Triple-A or even Double-A (to avoid the traveling circus) for the minimum ten days before recalling him when rosters expand in September. Ten days will do little to help fix his command, but it’ll keep him away from meaningful games.

Andy Pettitte and 2013
Jeter, Chavez, Swisher leading offensive surge

Filed Under: Asides Tagged With: Joba Chamberlain

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