lennysyankees.com - 6/26/2009
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I wouldn’t have brought up the Joba Chamberlain debate if Bryan Hoch hadn’t. But he did , and another convincing nugget from Joe Girardi was released. "It is a great debate," Girardi said. "But our plan is for him to be a starter. I think he's a top-end starter in our ...
Joba is not a starter right now
nyyankeesrumors.com 7/6/2009 — Joba Chamberlain
We all thought Joba Chamberlain was a starter, but as of right now he has shown us nothing but mediocrity since joining the rotation. There are no excuses for it either. Do you guys realize what Joba said after the game?
He said…
“I did a good job today, I ...
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! ...
Waiting for Joba
bats.blogs.nytimes.com 7/13/2009 — Joba Chamberlain has made 29 starts and has 10 decisions. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, that is the fewest decisions through a pitcher's first 29 starts in history.
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 ...
Seeking Candor on Joba Chamberlain
bats.blogs.nytimes.com 7/12/2009 — Explaining Joba Chamberlain's struggles is becoming a sensitive topic, at least with the pitcher himself and with Manager Joe Girardi.
Where have you gone, Joba Chamberlain?
riveraveblues.com 7/11/2009 — Following a stellar eight-inning appearance in Cleveland on June 1, Joba Chamberlain seemed to be on the verge of a run. He had allowed just four hits and two walks while winning his third decision of the year. His ERA sat at 3.71, and he had reached ...
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 ...
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 ...
Girardi Has a Plan For The Subway Series —
Bleacher Report - MLB 6/26/2009
Joe Girardi has been around the New York Yankees for a number of years in several different capacities. He has seen a bunch of Subway Series with the Mets.
And he has learned how much it means to Yankee owners to beat the Mets.
Girardi has ...
Beer Report: New Yankee Stadium —
Bleacher Report - MLB 6/26/2009
“Beer needs baseball, and baseball needs beer–it has always been thus.” –writer Peter Richmond While beer remains a ballpark staple for many fans, they can also indulge in a wide selection of wines, mixed drinks, and even ...
A-Rod Ties Reggie and I Was There To See It —
Bleacher Report - MLB 6/26/2009
After nearly a month-long hiatus, I have returned to Bleacher Report, but who cares, lets get on with the article.
It didn't take long Thursday night before Alex Rodriguez tied Reggie Jackson for 11th on the all-time home run list with his 563rd ...
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