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9 Jun 2011
Bad news as the Yankees just announced Joba has a ligament tear and will miss the rest of the season. It’s getting a little empty in that bullpen.
David Robertson has been Houdini, but his walk rate of 6.9 per 9 innings is going to kill him if he doesn’t fix it. Boone Logan has a nice ERA, but he has been terrible against lefties. Luis Ayala looks good, but can you trust him to keep it going? Anyone want to bet on Pendleton?
The Yankees need to think about trying some of their AAA arms out before heading to the trade market. Kevin Whelan seems to have finally put it together this year with 30K’s in 27 innings and a 1.67 ERA. Tim Norton, a former prospect who was sidelined for a couple of years, obliterated AA and made his first AAA appearance last night, striking out 2 in 1 inning and giving up a hit. He’s 28, so there isn’t a lot of downside to rushing him.
As for the rest of the club, I want to see some snarl tonight. The Red Sox are eating their lunch and I haven’t seen anyone stand up and say enough. Win or lose, that’s what I want to see.
Back later.
Jun 09, 2011 @ 17:48:42
Not much of a bullpen left. What about bringing up Banuelos as a lefty specialist? By definition such a role limits his innings and pitches. He may as well get the experience in the majors. If he’s the real deal, he’ll want the promotion.
Jun 09, 2011 @ 18:20:52
Corey
I agree with the move, just not the timing.
Manny needs to be a starter in 2012 either for the Yankees or AAA. That means he needs to throw some innings in 2010 and he only has 50 now. I would like to see him at least double that before the Yankees brought him up, but come August, he would be the first guy I would call.
Jun 10, 2011 @ 02:06:03
18 months after the surgery, Joba will be throwing 97-99, assuming his shoulder holds together.
Jun 10, 2011 @ 07:59:33
I agree with Mitchell. As a Sox fan I am scared by this news. If he had stayed reasonably healthy (no Tommy John) I would say his career path may have been totally unimpressive for the balance (no knowing of course).
With the surgery, and the recovery rates and how many come back improved over the healthy version, he could get downright scary and be the Mo replacement you’ve been waiting for.
Jun 10, 2011 @ 22:41:00
BL? I think a “scarier” scenario for the AL East is that Joba comes back strong enough (and now older/wiser enough) to join the starting rotation. Yep, that’s my dream and I’m sticking to it …
Jun 10, 2011 @ 23:03:17
you really think that guy would ever be “wise”? c’mon, he’s a fathead
Jun 11, 2011 @ 00:32:47
Wise? Nah, you’re right – he’s never going to be “wise” – but if fatheads like David Wells and Josh Beckett can be starters, then Joba’s got a shot. I just think he’ll be old enough to pitch instead of throw; let the catcher call the game instead of trying to do it; not get rattled as easily after a mistake leaves the ballpark.
Jun 11, 2011 @ 08:03:08
fair, but I think he “over emotions” more than other fatheads do. Maybe he’ll settle down with the surgery, maybe not. I’ve read a few pieces where his work ethic has been questioned with regard to the rehab.
This dude has a lot of answers to provide through this experience.
Jun 11, 2011 @ 20:19:05
One really positive thing for the Sox with Joba’s absence is that Youk will have one fewer guy throwing at him.