realfakesports.blogspot.com - 10/29/2009
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Following their game one defeat at the hands of the Phillies, the New York Yankees and their fans are starting to panic. It is believed that the Yankees will use any means necessary to win game two, even if it means elevating Joba Chamberlain's pitchcount to as many as five pitches. "We have ...
Will Girardi use Robertson in key situations?
riveraveblues.com 10/28/2009 — Joe Girardi faced heavy criticism in the ALCS for his bullpen management. After a season of mostly good moves, he made a few inexplicable ones this past round. They ran the gamut of possible errors: taking a guy out too soon, leaving a guy in too ...
The “old” Joba
yankees.lhblogs.com 10/5/2009 — The Yankees would love to believe that the Joba Chamberlain who threw high-90s fastballs today and breezed through an inning in seven pitches is the one who will show up if he’s needed in a big spot later this week. If he is, it means their ...
Who Provides the Bridge to Mariano?
noyoureatowel.net 10/27/2009 — As we get ready for the World Series to start, there are still a few questions that the Yankees still have to answer. One of the biggest is who will be Mariano Rivera's set-up man (or men) when Joe Girardi goes to the bullpen? Let's take a look at the candidates (from the bottom up):
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Joba a big plus, but Hughes is still the man
nydailynews.com 10/9/2009 — Joba Chamberlain has thrown a total of nine pitches since he returned to the bullpen, yet some people are looking to elevate him to 2007 Joba status.
Chamberlain is going to be a valuable piece of the bullpen in this series - and possibly ...
A Fine Fall Day
fackyouk.blogspot.com 10/26/2009 — ("Not going to school on Wednesday, going to the World Series") Good morning, Fackers. It's a fine one to be a supporter of the New York Baseballing Yankees, wouldn't you say? According to the folks over a LoHud, the Yanks didn't hold much back last night . It's alright, they've got ...
On Bullpens and Nostalgia
puristbleedspinstripes.com 10/12/2009 — Although the Yankees have played just three games in the postseason thus far, a clear pattern seems to be emerging in Joe Girardi's managerial style. Girardi, as many Yankee fans will remember, was a member of the 1996 Yankee team and had, perhaps, one of the biggest hits in the series--a ...
Joba Knows His Role This October
slidingintohome.blogspot.com 10/1/2009 — From Mark Feinsand : "If they want me to fold towels, I'll fold towels," said Chamberlain. "I don't really care. Whatever they see fit, I want to help this team win in any role that I'm in." Well, at least he accepts it. Hey, he could also put whip cream on towels if there are any walk-offs. So ...
Sit Joba This October
slidingintohome.blogspot.com 10/1/2009 — Its time for Joe Girardi and the Yankees to make official what has been known by the majority of Yankees fans for a long time. Joba Chamberlain will not play a major role in the Yankees postseason pursuit of a World Series. I've been a big supporter of the kid. He's going to be a big time ...
Joba Chamberlain could be off Yankees' postseason roster
sports.yahoo.com 10/2/2009 — New York Yankees starter Joba Chamberlain (notes) had a horrendous performance against one of the worst teams in the league last night. He threw 91 pitches in 3.2 innings of work against the Kansas City Royals in a 4-3 loss. Chamberlain certainly ...
Get ready for the Joba debate to start all over again
nydailynews.com 10/5/2009 — Make no mistake, the Joba Chamberlain debate is certain to begin again after what we witnessed on Sunday.
Joba came out of the bullpen like a man on fire, attacking the Rays in a fashion we have only seen a few times during his 31 starts this ...
Girardi benches Swisher for Game 2 —
FOXSports.com News for MLB 10/29/2009
Yankees manager Joe Girardi has decided to bench slumping outfielder Nick Swisher for Game 2 of the World Series.
Jerry Hairston Jr. was in right field and batting seventh for Thursday night's game against Philadelphia. Hairston is 10 for 27 in his ...