Around the Yankee Galaxy: Joba, DeRosa and another pitcher?

by Travis G on Dec 20, 2009 7:00 AM EST in New York Yankees News

Joba Chamberlain celebrated an early Christmas in his hometown of Winnebago, Nebraska, where he spoke to children at his old grade school -

Each day I want to make someone smile... everyone sees nine innings of work on the mound, but not the work that goes into it... that's one of the reasons I'm here, to give something to the teachers of these children.

Enjoy a 3-D tour of the Polo Grounds, which has been non-existent since 1964.
Bill Madden says the Johnson signing ends any interest in utilityman Mark DeRosa. I don't necessarily buy that, but signing DeRosa would require trading one of the surplus outfielders.
Jorge Posada would like to see another starter added to the mix. That'll probably mean Ben Sheets, Justin Duchscherer or Erik Bedard.
A New Hampshire woman testified in court after being accused of killing a Red Sox fan (who taunted her for being a Yankee fan) with her car.

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Joba

Maybe he is growing up a little. Hopefully, that will translate into more consistent performance, as well.

by Ed Valentine on Dec 20, 2009 10:14 AM EST reply actions

he was very good last year up until they gave him an innings limit

at the end of July, after his last start before the innings limit started, he had a better ERA than CC. And he was doing great. I think that next year, when he’s a year older and a year more mature, and with no restrictions, I think we may see a breakout season from Joba next year.

by nyyrocks29 on Dec 20, 2009 12:10 PM EST up reply actions

they had and innings limit in mind every year

for the past 3 years—they didn’t just give him one on a whim in july.

also note that his production declined after the 110 innings mark, a career high for him. I reckon this is similar to a college football player hitting the proverbial wall after week 10 in his first couple years in the nfl.

i too, expect a breakout season next year.

by tombradylikesdudes on Dec 20, 2009 5:01 PM EST up reply actions