Comments on: Joba Chamberlain could be on the way to the minors

By: anxovies

anxovies — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 19:29:54 +0000

I guess in chowderspeak that means that Michael Kay, et al., have something to talk about rather than a team filled with whiners, losers and backstabbers.

By: protius

protius — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:43:38 +0000

Dude, you have got to be kidding.

Throwing invectives around like dirty socks, isn’t the same thing as engaging in intelligent argumentation. It’s a defense mechanism, meant to cover the fact that you’re all flash, and no substance.

Go away and talk with your demons in a dark room somewhere. If you find that they have no advice to give you, then that means that even the voices in your head think you’re a jerk off.

By: jfk69

jfk69 — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:39:32 +0000

Poor Joba
His fastball is there but location is not. Got a shot and now back to minors in a roster move this Friday and we will see him again in nine or ten days. Relax folks..A mere two months ago i thought he was finished for the year. Jeez..If it makes it all the way back this year….It is a bonus. Next year..It is expected.

By: protius

protius — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:34:29 +0000

Who’s Jaba?

Why aren’t you whining about the Red Sox cockeyed capybara second baseman?

This alleged “team leader”, didn’t have the decency to attend the funeral of team legend, Johnny Pesky.

Go get your own house in order before you criticize someone else’s housekeeping.

By: nysoxer

nysoxer — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 02:49:50 +0000

You’ll feel better by Christmas. The heat has gotten to you. Just put a plastic bag over your head and breathe deeply. It will be ok. You are just confused. Can’t decide what to call the woman who gave birth to you, “Mom” or “Sis”? It’s a problem.

By: churchoftheperpetuallyoutraged

churchoftheperpetuallyoutraged — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 23:13:53 +0000

Yes, I’m mentally challenged except I know the name of the pitcher is Joba, not Jaba. This isn’t an episode of Star Wars. Please teach all of us how Joba falls under pressure?

By: churchoftheperpetuallyoutraged

churchoftheperpetuallyoutraged — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 23:12:16 +0000

You know that Logan has more appearances than any other pitcher in baseball this year? He’s 5 games away from last year’s total, and already 8 above the year before that and we have what, 40 games to go? He’s being ridden like the town’s horse.

By: nysoxer

nysoxer — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 20:26:27 +0000

To churchoftheperpetuallyoutraged, I remember you. You were the scarecrow in the “Wizard of Oz”. You kept singing, “If I only had a brain……” You, like Jaba are mentally challenged. You, like Jaba, have special needs. Be a good lad and play in the corner with you roach friends! Leave the comments to those with an understanding of the game. Christmas will be here soon and I’m sure you will get a choochoo from Santa!

By: churchoftheperpetuallyoutraged

churchoftheperpetuallyoutraged — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:05:37 +0000

Putting pressure on him causes him to implode,

And another uninformed commentator joins the ring…

By: hughhoney2

hughhoney2 — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:05:32 +0000

Obviously that comment was in jest…Its just frustrating to watch Boone lately. He cant seem to get outs. Id like to see Feliciano get some work in sooner than later!

By: nysoxer

nysoxer — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:03:10 +0000

This guy has been a circus act. He was effective when put in easy situations where he didn’t have to think. Putting pressure on him causes him to implode, Take his Jaba Rules and all to another team, possibly the Mets. As for the YES broadcasters, it’s a surprise they came up for air since their heads have been stuck up A-Rod’s butt! I consider them among the worst broadcasters of all time. They have the Yankees winning the games before the first pitch is thrown. I really like their so-called expert analysis, seeing they are all All-Stars in their own mind. But, someone had to hire these flakes. The mute button applies here.

By: churchoftheperpetuallyoutraged

churchoftheperpetuallyoutraged — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:49:21 +0000

This guy has been overrated from the word go. I never understood it.

Of course you don’t, because you don’t understand his backstory, his injury history or how well he’s actually pitched. If only there were ways to research all this. Shame there aren’t….

By: churchoftheperpetuallyoutraged

churchoftheperpetuallyoutraged — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:48:12 +0000

There is absolutely no reason to freak out at a tiny sample size

You must not know a lot of Yankee fans. If there’s one thing we’re good at, it’s freaking out over really small sample sizes.

By: yankeesfanlen

yankeesfanlen — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:44:57 +0000

Indeed I will.Is there a Dipsy Dumpster league affiliated with the Universe?

By: willclarkgameface

willclarkgameface — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:37:51 +0000

Nice job Yankees trying to convince everyone that protecting this guy was the best thing to do for his progress. I bet you never thought he’d end up on a trampoline and frig himself up that way.

This guy has been overrated from the word go. I never understood it. Send him down so I don’t have to hear the YES network talk about him. Or better yet, send down all the YES network TV guys as well so they can all roast in their mediocrity in the minors.

By: deathmonkey41

deathmonkey41 — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:25:47 +0000

And have Clay Rapada as our soul lefty? Are you insane, man?

By: uyf1950

uyf1950 — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:25:34 +0000

I don’t disagree with that. But ti will be after Joba is sent down.

By: deathmonkey41

deathmonkey41 — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:24:20 +0000

Really? I see a trip to AAA in the future for Nova too.

By: lazlosother

lazlosother — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:57:37 +0000

Not so much. since 07 Joba has (according to fangraphs calculations) been worth $33,200,000. NY has paid him a grand total of $4,390,550. It’s not like he’s ripped them off. His career ERA+ is 118. He was pitching very well before his injury last year. Only an idiot would trade him at this point, his value is at it’s lowest. NY should send him down and get him steady innings. If he doesn’t contribute to the big club till next year so be it.

Chamberlain is only 26 (27 in Sept.), he’s been more effective than he gets credit for, and he’s cost controlled yet. There is absolutely no reason to freak out at a tiny sample size and save almost no $ by getting rid of him.

By: sabathiawouldbegoodattheeighthtoo

sabathiawouldbegoodattheeighthtoo — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:55:25 +0000

Keep joba, ship Nova. It did wonders for him last time. Maybe he needs to realize that, contrary to his post-game interviews, he did NOT throw the ball pretty well.

By: thereisaparty

thereisaparty — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:51:08 +0000

Joba has actually been a very effective reliever throughout his career. Not sure what metrics you are looking at.

By: hughhoney2

hughhoney2 — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:17:27 +0000

No surprise here, but do us a favor and send down Boone Logan while your at it!

By: amerrealist

amerrealist — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:11:38 +0000

Chamberlain should be put on waivers and see if someone will trade for him. He has been ineffective for several years & it’s time for a change. He might fit in on a national league team with weaker batting orders but not in AL.

By: Old Gator

Old Gator — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:47:32 +0000

Calm down Len. You’ll find another use for that caps font.

By: uyf1950

uyf1950 — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:42:53 +0000

If it’s anyone other than Chamberlain that is sent down when they activate CC it would be a shock.