Joba Chamberlain moves to AAA bullpen

by John Amato on Jul 29, 2007 4:38 PM EDT in New York Yankees News

The question now is when will he be called up from the minors? Cashman needs to make a few moves before the trade deadline passes, but this is good news...

Update [2007-7-29 17:3:52 by anaconda]:

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BAD IDEA

why mess with a top prospect;s routine this late in the season?

I hope he's a starter next season. PLEASE!!

--Bobby Mcnally (alias)

by bobbymcnally on Jul 29, 2007 6:07 PM EDT reply actions

If its past

this season, yes, its a very bad move. But for the immediate future, it can help the team (like Santana did for the Twins)

Pride, Power, Cocktease

by ReLaunch on Jul 29, 2007 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Phil Hughes final rehab start

6.2 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 4 K -- 91 pitches -- 57 Strikes/ 34 Balls

Didn't have the strikeout total we are used to seeing from him, but you can't argue with his results.

This is the fifth outing in a week that a Scranton starter didn't allow a run.

by anaconda on Jul 29, 2007 6:48 PM EDT reply actions

I would rather see

Edwar and Britton given a fair shot, but since fair shots are hard to come by in the Bronx for rookies without big hype...

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Jul 29, 2007 7:47 PM EDT reply actions

Come on, that

involves actually using the pitchers more than once every 2 weeks. Your asking for too much.

Pride, Power, Cocktease

by ReLaunch on Jul 29, 2007 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Ah yes,

and still I dream.

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Jul 29, 2007 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Edwar and Britton

and the like may be good, but they're not difference makers.

Joba could be a difference maker.

Edwar and Britton could and should replace Myers and Farnsworth and bolster the 6th and 7th innings.

But the 8th inning has been a problem for this team since Tom Gordon's arm fell off.

by matthaggs on Jul 29, 2007 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Joba could be our Zumaya down the stretch. Luckily it sounds like the Yanks are viewing this as a short term thing since I have always thought that putting Zumaya in the bullpen as a setup man was a waste.

Fear the Evil Empire

by pfistyunc on Jul 29, 2007 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Though

(and this is a concession to those who say I put too much faith in stats) there is something to be said for having an untouchable bullpen. Opposing managers tend to worry about it too much and play despritely (see Yanks vs Angels). Having a combination like Shields-KRod-Percival or even a pair like Okijama-Papelbon is worthwhile.
But until Joba fails as a starter (which he won't) I'm not suggesting a permanent move.

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Jul 29, 2007 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed

Ideally, Humberto would slot into that role as the power setup guy. I just think it is a waste to have 75 good innings of Joba instead of 200. Then again, with Torre at the helm he might get his 200 out of the pen!

Fear the Evil Empire

by pfistyunc on Jul 29, 2007 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions

200

Before September 15th.

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Jul 29, 2007 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Joba

long term should be in the rotation long...I agree with the pfister...
Hell, bring up Kennedy too if Cashman can't get anybody come Tuesday....lol Stop babying these guys...I wish they televised minor league games to evaluate . Although then I'd never get any work done...
And I think when Tabata comes up, he may prove that he belongs...

by John Amato on Jul 29, 2007 11:49 PM EDT reply actions