OK, it's time for Joba to move to the bullpen. Right now.
Here's the most telling stat: Over the last 25 innings Joba has pitched, he has given up 41 hits and 9 walks. Those 25 innings span 5 games, three of which were wins because the Yankees hit well. Joba reached the 7th inning only once in those starts. And in the last two, he has been pounded.
I don't care what the Yankees have to do, or who they have to bring in. But it's obvious now that Joba Chamberlain's performances are worsening, and will probably continue to decline during the playoff race (but with a small uptick just after the break).
We've got a guy in AAA who is pitching very well. We need him to join the Yankees and pitch in Joba's place by the time August rolls around. The Yankees had intended to let Joba start games until around September, but it will be too late by then. He's finished.
And the fact that the Yankees lost again in Anaheim makes me sick. They're not as good as the Yankees, they never have been, and the Yankees need to step on their necks and break their spirit. This Angels team, a team that is going nowhere, needs to be put in its place.
Projected Record for road trip: 3-3
Target record for road trip: 4-2
Result 3-1
Games remaining: 2
Games over .500: 16
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