Joba goes down in ninth straight win

by Travis G on May 21, 2009 10:21 PM EDT in Game Recap

A bit of a pyrrhic victory tonight as the Yanks completed their second consecutive sweep, downing Baltimore 7-4.

However, Joba Chamberlain took a liner off his right knee and came out of the game two batters later (after limping to cover thirdbase on a hit). X-Rays were negative, and his injury is listed as a 'bruise'.

Al Aceves came in and pitched admirably, shutting out the O's for 3.1 innings. Albaladejo followed and let Baltimore get back into the game, giving up four runs in 2.1 innings. Fortunately, Jose Veras and Mo Rivera shut the door. Mo was back to his old ways and velocity, averaging 93 MPH over seven pitches in a perfect frame to close out the match.

Tom Sizemore went 0-4 (which is a more honest representation of his true offensive ability). A-Rod also went 0-4, and is batting just .171.

It's a pleasure watching the strong defenders we have now: Melky, Gardner, Swisher, Tex, Cano, who are making plays we wouldn't normally see in past years.

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Does this mean

that Joba will be on the DL or not? Because Wang is due to come up soon pending his performance in Pawtucket tonight, and Hughes could stay to replace Joba if Wang does in fact come back with his normal ways.

Pride, Power, Pinstripes...Go Yankees!

by acman319 on May 21, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions

its a good question

Hughes was already set to make his next start in Texas, with Wang starting tomorrow in AAA. that would line him up to take Joba’s place the next time through. they should be conservative with Joba, so i believe Wang will be starting next Tuesday.

by Travis G on May 21, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Would it be too cautious

to place Joba on the DL assuming he’s going to miss at least one or two starts? After all, he’s on limited innings for the season. If CMW pitches well on Friday night, he could come back up and take Joba’s spot without the Yankees having to juggle the roster yet again.

by BigSlim on May 22, 2009 1:45 AM EDT up reply actions

yay defense!

by Brian5517209 on May 21, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions

So true

It was painful watching the tank known as Giambi staggering around 1B

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by Wamsley on May 21, 2009 11:37 PM EDT reply actions

very comforting

we haven’t had a lot of defense for a while now (minus jeter, he’s been our consistent defensive position for a while now). it feels good to know we can count on some people out there now.

LET'S GO BUFFALO!!!!!!

by BenAllen on May 22, 2009 12:19 AM EDT reply actions

forget Wang....

Alfredo “Ace” Aceves to replace Hughes/Chamberlain in the rotation…the man is 3-0, and he is one mexican who Americans wouldn’t mind taking someones job

by Orange315 on May 22, 2009 1:46 AM EDT reply actions

VIVA MEXICO!!!

by Orange315 on May 22, 2009 1:47 AM EDT up reply actions

Enjoyable to watch lately

We all have been sitting through some painful games this season……..
Now, there is an energy and confidence showing in this line-up.

Once again, the Yankees are playing like they expect to win, each day.
The pitchers have kept the scoring down. The line-up has chipped away.
Blowing way the Orioles was great, but winning those close games,
like in the Minnesota series, is more important. The true measure of a confident team.

by Mickblast on May 22, 2009 7:15 AM EDT reply actions

Very nice streak

that they won yesterday is pretty good indicator that this is the real Yankee team. Joba goes down, and someone picks him right up.

Abendejo really needs to pick his game. He’s really more of a long man than Edwar so I can see why he stayed, but damn he was the only reason the O’s scored last night.

by FreeBradshaw on May 22, 2009 7:34 AM EDT reply actions

Joba seems to have hit a stride lately, and he’s only on pace to pitch around 150 innings this year, so I think I’d let him make his next start.

Since a rough two-start stretch against Cleveland and Boston, Joba has a 3.60 ERA in 25 1/3 innings, with 31 Ks against 10 BBs. I want to see him continue to build off of this and work through some of his first inning struggles.

On another note, believe it or not, the Yankees actually rank in the top half of the AL in defensive efficiency! They’re also second in the AL in pitching strikeouts. That’s a good combination.

by 3460kuri on May 22, 2009 11:58 AM EDT reply actions