In bullpen, Joba Chamberlain rules

Joba Chamberlain may be a superb starting pitcher in the future, but one day after the Yankees sent him back to the bullpen, he reminded everybody why he took New York by storm late last season. Chamberlain struck out the side in one inning of relief against the Blue Jays on Thursday, dominating three Toronto minor-leaguers with the same authority he showed during his first two months in the big leagues.

"It was exactly what I thought it would be - maybe a little more - as far as feeling and getting the adrenaline going," Chamberlain said. "I don't care who is hitting, they all want to hit you. Just to come in, get your mind right when you step over that line and it's time to turn it up and go to work." Continue

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[Brandon Rodriguez]

Joba is the man. He will start off in the bullpen and come and give the Yankees solid innings late in the game, when we need it. There is only enough room for 5 starters and right now it is not his time, so until then he comes out of the bullpen. This could help him mature and the longevity of his career.