Didn’t do the Job-a

tball275 posted 6/4/2008 from www.insidetheballpark.com [flag]

Joba couldn't get the job done. Does is shock anyone? [link]

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Blah Blah Blah Joba Chamberlain Blah Blah Blah

Spencer posted 6/4/2008 from www.bugsandcranks.com

Even though he last just 2 1/3 innings, his team got slaughtered and the Blue Jays are far and away the better team, all anyone is talking about this morning is Joba Chamberlain. BRUTAL!

Oy, Yankees

Big League Stew found this 6/4/2008 on blog.nj.com

What is transpiring this evening is exactly the risk the Yanks ran in sending Joba to the mound on a short leash: giving the game to the bullpen against Roy Halladay. The Yanks were effectively saying, "We're willing to risk...

Who’s the Short Kid?

pepe frias posted 6/4/2008 from www.dugoutcentral.com

While Joba was struggling in his starting debut for the Yanks, a 5'6", 145-pound screwballer looked good in his major league debut for the Reds.

Leaky pen with Joba a starter

NJ.com: Pride of the Yankees found this 6/4/2008 on www.newsday.com

Joe Girardi will have the patience to cope with Joba Chamberlain's struggles as his young star converts to a starter.

Paging Princess Leia

Bugs & Cranks found this 6/4/2008 on www.bugsandcranks.com

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