spartyandfriends.com - 6/8/2009
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Yesterday, Joba Chamberlain allowed 3 runs over 6 innings, which in the world of statistics is considered a Quality Start. The Yankees rallied for a 4-3 victory and Joba received a no decision. Chamberlain would like to work later into games, like he had in his previous start of 8 innings. ...
Is Joba Chamberlain the next Mariano Rivera?
lennysyankees.blogspot.com 6/8/2009 — I have stressed numerous times on this blog that Joba Chamberlain belongs in the rotation. However, my dad still thinks it is necessary to put Joba in the pen now in order to start grooming him for the eventual replacement of Mariano Rivera . As much as I hate the idea of Joba leaving ...
Getting up to speed with Joba Chamberlain
riveraveblues.com 7/3/2009 —
The Pitch F/X chart of Joba’s fastball velocity over time. (Click to enlarge in a new window)
As Joba Chamberlain skyrocketed his way through the Yankee organization as a starter, the book on him was velocity. During his 2006 appearance ...
The Yankees FINALLY Return Joba Chamberlain to an Eighth Inning Role
heartbeatofthebronx.blogspot.com 6/2/2009 — The great Joba Chamberlain debate has raged on for years, rivaling other conundrums of past and present history. Coke or Pepsi? Boxers or briefs? Paper or plastic? To be or not to be? The “bullpen or starting rotation” question may never be settled with regards to Chamberlain’s ultimate ...
Does Joba have a shoulder problem?
slidingintohome.blogspot.com 6/1/2009 — Over on Baseball Prospectus John Perrotto has a weekend roundup column (membership required) and in this week's he mentions something troubling about Joba Chamberlain (hat-tip to River Ave. Blues ): The Yankees couldn’t move right-hander Joba Chamberlain from the rotation back to the bullpen if ...
Joba Doing Better Than Some Think as a Starter
nybaseballdigest.com 6/19/2009 — My good friend and Sunday co-host, Howard Megdal, had this to say about Joba Chamberlain.
Even with the recent bumps in the road, he’s at 3.89 ERA and nearly 2-to-1 K/BB, with K-rate approaching one per inning. Check around- not many “established” pitchers are that good! ...
Time For A Reality Check
riveraveblues.com 7/6/2009 — Even though the Yanks walked away with a win yesterday, neophyte righthander Joba Chamberlain labored through yet another start, struggling with his command and failing to put hitters away with two strikes. After the game Joba said he thought he did ...
To Start, or Not to Start…
yanksgoyard.com 7/7/2009 — Well I jinxed it. I stopped writing about the Yankees and they win 10 of 11. I come back and they lose a heartbreaker, 7-6. I’m a jinx.
What? She was named Jinx...it's a stretch, but don't complain
Actually, that’s not entirely accurate. The game was a heartbreaker only because the ...
Yanks win, but their starter doesn't do the best Joba
subwaysquawkers.blogspot.com 7/6/2009 — Is Sunday's game over yet? What a long, long game, especially the first few innings. Were Joba Chamberlain and Toronto pitcher Brett Cecil competing in a Steve Trachsel pitch-alike contest? Sheesh. It's a good thing that Alfredo Aceves pitched a four-inning save, completely shutting down the ...
Joba & seventh inning outburst too much for Tribe
lennysyankees.blogspot.com 6/2/2009 — Seagulls were not the only ones flying in Progressive Field on national television. Joba Chamberlain pitched eight strong innings and the Yankees (30-21) scored four in the seventh to beat the Indians (22-31) 5-2, while also setting a major league record. Quick ‘Cap: Nick Swisher ...
What if Joba Chamberlain isn't a starter?
lennysyankees.com 7/11/2009 — I have always been a supporter of Joba Chamberlain in the rotation, but it's hard to hold my ground when he gets bombed every night. He had a four-run lead against a diminished Angels lineup last night , and then fell apart in the fifth inning. He has never gotten into a groove this season and ...
FRUSTRATION OVER A JOBA NOT-SO-WELL DONE —
NY Post: Sports 6/8/2009
> Joba Chamberlain watched the Yankees' eighth-inning rally to defeat the Rays yesterday glued to his chair in the clubhouse, too frustrated by his performance to stay on the dugout bench and too superstitious to move during the comeback. ...
Met Fans Shouldn't Fear Phils, Yanks —
Bleacher Report - MLB 6/8/2009
To be a Met fan, you must be prepared for anything.
The Mets are baseball’s Bizarro Team. They win and lose games in inexplicable fashion and they do the exact opposite of what everyone expects them to do.
You can say they play up ...
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