Anything can happen tonight with Pavano on the mound
New York Yankees Fan Blog —
... We had a blast. You can take a listen to our made-for-blogging voices , and hear our opinions on the Yanks' chances for this season and their plans for next year. The Gotham Sports guys do a great job with their Gotham Sports Magazine . Other Gotham Media broadcasts can be found here . Though there is still no return date set, Joba will throw 30 pitches from a mound in a bullpen session today . Ed Price informs us that the Yanks are likely to use him as a bullpen arm when he's ready to return. Dan Geise will also participate in a ...
Joba Set to Throw 30 Pithchs From Mound
Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog —
Joba is set for a 30 pitch bullpen session today. This will be the first time he throws from the mound, and he will be limited to throwing fastball and changeups. As his rehab progresses he will begin to add in the slider and curveball. And there's a good chance when he returns to the mound for the Yankees it will be in the bullpen. From Ed Price: Joba Chamberlain is scheduled to return to a mound today for the first time since Aug. 4, and when he gets back into games for the Yankees, it may be as a reliever at first. "We've always ...
Yankees plan Joba's next step
BASEBALL HOT CORNER —
... "when he gets back into games for the Yankees, it may be as a reliever at first."We've always thought of him as a starter," manager Joe Girardi said Friday. "That's how I still think of him."There's not a lot of time to build up, so we might have to be creative how we build him up. ... We're not exactly sure how we're going to do it." ...
Joba heading back to the pen, for now
River Avenue Blues —
... Well, this is sure to reignite a debate that ended a few months ago. When Joba Chamberlain is activated from the DL — and that day should be soon — the Yankees plan to bring him back as a reliever first. ...
Girardi Hints at Joba Returning to the Bullpen
FanHouse —
... does sound open to putting his young ace back in the bullpen, at least until Chamberlain builds up his arm strength. From Ed Price of the Star-Ledger: ...
Back to the Bullpen
Pinstripe Alley —
... I missed this yesterday, but it looks like Joba's return will involve setting up for Rivera. It's like 2007 all over again! The more things change... ...
