Joba, Joba, Joba, Back To His Old Ways In The Bullpen

 
 The New York Yankees have been trying to see how well Joba Chamberlain would fit in a starting rotaion job. It hasn't worked out as well as the Yankees would have hoped. Though, all is not lost, HE'S Back In The Bullpen!  Chamberlain has had quite a few problems, after the first few weeks with an ERA of 6.14. He had been toying with a curve ball and a change up to go with his amazing fastball and slider. His new additions to his arsenal of weapons didn't come off too bad, but could use some work.  The Yankees have decided to put Chamberlain back in the bullpen to start the season, setting up Rivera. Hoping that the transition back to the set up man would go without a hitch, he would pitch against the Toranto Blue Jays. With 11 pitches, the Yankees can breathe a little easier. With 11 pitches, it was 3 up 3 down. In his bullpen debut, he was able to strike out all three batters with almost ease.  "It felt great," Chamberlain said. "Just getting ... [link]

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