Comments on: The line on Joba so far http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/03/15/the-line-on-joba-so-far/ A Yankees Blog by Journal News beat writer Peter Abraham Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:38:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: no.27 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/03/15/the-line-on-joba-so-far/#comment-277906 no.27 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:45:13 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/03/15/the-line-on-joba-so-far/#comment-277906 It will be interesting to see how Hank Steinbrenner reacts when the team goes through a tough stretch. Last year Andy was huge at stopping losing streaks, but I'm not sure if he's going to be able to have a 2nd half like he did last year. Wang needs to have a big year so that there isn't any more pressure on the young guys than there already is. It will be interesting to see how Hank Steinbrenner reacts when the team goes through a tough stretch. Last year Andy was huge at stopping losing streaks, but I’m not sure if he’s going to be able to have a 2nd half like he did last year. Wang needs to have a big year so that there isn’t any more pressure on the young guys than there already is.

]]> By: corsari http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/03/15/the-line-on-joba-so-far/#comment-277435 corsari Sun, 16 Mar 2008 07:33:13 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/03/15/the-line-on-joba-so-far/#comment-277435 Kennedy is a very interesting pitcher. He doesn't have fancy stuff like Joba, but it's good enough to get outs at the major league level with his control. A moose-like career is certainly possible. And Moose has been a very good #2 for most of his career. Kennedy is a very interesting pitcher. He doesn’t have fancy stuff like Joba, but it’s good enough to get outs at the major league level with his control. A moose-like career is certainly possible. And Moose has been a very good #2 for most of his career.

]]> By: Shant http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/03/15/the-line-on-joba-so-far/#comment-277430 Shant Sun, 16 Mar 2008 05:52:31 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/03/15/the-line-on-joba-so-far/#comment-277430 What makes me sleep at night is that he's 22. Forget what he does in August 2008, I'm more concerned about what he does in October 2010. What makes me sleep at night is that he’s 22. Forget what he does in August 2008, I’m more concerned about what he does in October 2010.

]]> By: Brett http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/03/15/the-line-on-joba-so-far/#comment-277426 Brett Sun, 16 Mar 2008 05:03:22 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/03/15/the-line-on-joba-so-far/#comment-277426 Rich, I think it's alittle too early to simply assume either Cleveland or Detroit will get the Wild Card. In particular Detroit is definitely overrated. Other than Verlander they don't have a great pitcher. Willis is terrible, a +5 ERA in the NL east. That pretty much says it all. Rich,

I think it’s alittle too early to simply assume either Cleveland or Detroit will get the Wild Card. In particular Detroit is definitely overrated. Other than Verlander they don’t have a great pitcher. Willis is terrible, a +5 ERA in the NL east. That pretty much says it all.

]]> By: Brandon (Proud supporter of "Alex being Alex" ) (I slay the Anti) http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/03/15/the-line-on-joba-so-far/#comment-277418 Brandon (Proud supporter of "Alex being Alex" ) (I slay the Anti) Sun, 16 Mar 2008 04:25:51 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/03/15/the-line-on-joba-so-far/#comment-277418 <a href="http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080315&content_id=2428678&vkey=spt2008news&fext=.jsp&c_id=nyy" rel="nofollow">Girardi likes Gardner alot </a> Girardi likes Gardner alot

]]> By: Sean Serritella Yankees Daily http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/03/15/the-line-on-joba-so-far/#comment-277417 Sean Serritella Yankees Daily Sun, 16 Mar 2008 04:23:52 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/03/15/the-line-on-joba-so-far/#comment-277417 Joba will be ok. It's only spring. Joba will be ok. It’s only spring.

]]> By: mel http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/03/15/the-line-on-joba-so-far/#comment-277411 mel Sun, 16 Mar 2008 04:15:09 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/03/15/the-line-on-joba-so-far/#comment-277411 http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?id=3286515 A little thing on Joba's first cover. http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?id=3286515

A little thing on Joba’s first cover.

]]> By: OldYanksFan http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/03/15/the-line-on-joba-so-far/#comment-277410 OldYanksFan Sun, 16 Mar 2008 04:01:43 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/03/15/the-line-on-joba-so-far/#comment-277410 SG's statement: "He (Phil) doesn’t have to be as good as Santana in his career to justify not making the trade." is actually and understatement. The trade was for: Phil, Melky, and 2 of our better prospects, one of which will probable play for us, AND enough money (saved) to BUY THE BEST FA that comes on the market. Looking at the money saved, the trade may have been: CC, Phil, Melky, 2 prospects... or Tex, Phil, Melky, 2 prospects... or any number of other studs that we can buy. Does anyone really think that Santana adds more to our team then: Tex, Phil, Melky and 2 prospects? People are seduced by the name: Santana (as was Cashman for a while), but I think it would have been a horrible trade. SG’s statement: “He (Phil) doesn’t have to be as good as Santana in his career to justify not making the trade.” is actually and understatement. The trade was for:
Phil, Melky, and 2 of our better prospects, one of which will probable play for us, AND enough money (saved) to BUY THE BEST FA that comes on the market.

Looking at the money saved, the trade may have been:
CC, Phil, Melky, 2 prospects… or
Tex, Phil, Melky, 2 prospects… or
any number of other studs that we can buy.

Does anyone really think that Santana adds more to our team then: Tex, Phil, Melky and 2 prospects?

People are seduced by the name: Santana (as was Cashman for a while), but I think it would have been a horrible trade.

]]> By: MikeEff ( Shelley: Everyday ) http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/03/15/the-line-on-joba-so-far/#comment-277409 MikeEff ( Shelley: Everyday ) Sun, 16 Mar 2008 03:55:49 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/03/15/the-line-on-joba-so-far/#comment-277409 rich M- that all may be true , except that both the tigers and especially the indians feasted on santana last year. rich M- that all may be true , except that both the tigers and especially the indians feasted on santana last year.

]]> By: Rich M http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/03/15/the-line-on-joba-so-far/#comment-277408 Rich M Sun, 16 Mar 2008 03:47:53 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/03/15/the-line-on-joba-so-far/#comment-277408 "The Yankees are going to go through some tough times with Chamberlain, Phil Hughes and Ian Kennedy. But the key is how they’re pitching in August, not April. The Yankees have enough offense and pitching to stay in contention until then." Yes to the first thought and hopefully to the second. If the kids struggle and they don't catch the defending champs like last year, you can bet the wild card won't come out of the East with Detroit and Cleveland having more experienced pitching and 5 less losses against Santana to worry about. It may be a long last year. “The Yankees are going to go through some tough times with Chamberlain, Phil Hughes and Ian Kennedy. But the key is how they’re pitching in August, not April. The Yankees have enough offense and pitching to stay in contention until then.”

Yes to the first thought and hopefully to the second. If the kids struggle and they don’t catch the defending champs like last year, you can bet the wild card won’t come out of the East with Detroit and Cleveland having more experienced pitching and 5 less losses against Santana to worry about.

It may be a long last year.

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