nj.com - 7/6/2009
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Pitcher says he felt great, did good job despite being booed off field
nybaseballdigest.com - 7/6/2009
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nybaseballdigest.com —
I have to say, when I hear Yankees
fans complaining about Joba Chamberlain’s progress, it brings to...
mind people who complain about a house with only five bedrooms, a car that only gets 50 miles to the gallon, or a Thomas’ English Muffin with an insufficient number of nooks and ...
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Leave Joba Chamberlain Alone!
writingthepine.com - 7/6/2009
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writingthepine.com —
Welcome to Section 203 – the new home
of the Bleacher Creatures and my new Yankees Blog...
as well. Blue Jays v. Yankees – 7/5/2009 At first it looked like a bigger blowout than the typical haircut of the Bridge and Tunnel crowd in South Jersey in the summer. Brett Cecil worked ...
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Section 203 – A Yankees Blog – 7/6/2009 Edition
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Joba the Deluded
New York Yankees Fan Blog —
... may make you wonder what brand of petroleum jelly he uses. I mean, watch his ball move! ) That brings me back to Joba Chamberlain, the starting pitcher for the Yankees in this game. First of all, the facts: Joba's numbers for the game were-- 3.2IP, 9H, 8R, 3ER, 1BB, 1K, 2HR, 86 pitches, 53 strikes. Obviously, we can cut him some slack for the unearned runs, but all in all, a terrible performance . But here's what Joba said after the game (hat-tip to the Star-Ledger's Matt Gelb)-- " I did a good job today, I felt like," Chamberlain said. "They're great hitters. I threw good ...
Time For A Reality Check
River Avenue Blues —
... 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 pretty well and there wasn’t much he could do, but the most damning quote was: “At the end of the day, the sun comes up and I still have a job.” That’s beyond delusional, because at this point in his career Joba isn’t guaranteed anything. All he needs to do is look across the clubhouse at Phil Hughes for an example of that. Joe Girardi commented that they’ve been working with Joba on ...
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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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Around the Yankee Universe: Day-trippin'
pinstripealley.com 7/6/2009 —
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by Bill Kostroun - AP
New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain leaves the game during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Sunday, July 5, 2009, at Yankee Stadium ...
