Comments on: Today in The Journal News

By: ex-pitcher

ex-pitcher — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:27:35 +0000

Remember back in the “old” days when starters were sent to the pen because of ineffectiveness ? Well, not the case with Joba, he BELONGS THERE PERIOD!!! He was born for that role!!! He’s the only guy on the horizon to replace Mo in the near future!!! If he can go back to what he was in pen before, he doesn’t have to use 4 pitches!!! 2, maybe 3 at the most. Can help Yanks much more throwing 1-2 innings while preparing for closer role!!!

By: lil' m

lil' m — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:19:20 +0000

“The Angels announcers were saying the Yanks don’t really have a number one guy who will shut out the opponent”

The Angels announcers must have missed the news that CC Sabathia was signed by the Yankees. And AJ Burnett says hello.

By: jpb1973

jpb1973 — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:30:58 +0000

Ramey,
Bruney is throwing his normal velocity, its locating his fastball that is the problem.

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His location on the slider is even worse than his location on the fastball. He is throwing the slider above the hitters waistand in some case out of the strike zone high. He won’t be able to stay in the majors until he gets it down some.

By: joeman

joeman — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:29:51 +0000

Valverde after his injury has been throwing gas.. 98 mph

By: Mike in Harrisburg

Mike in Harrisburg — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:28:01 +0000

From last post:

I would be surprised – but not shocked – if Joba is traded. Not surprised at all if he is sent down until September. I think you don’t give up on a guy with his potential until he’s well and truly shown he’s a bust. At this point he is still in “enigma” stage.

Not that we would ever necessarily know but you have to think this is one of the reasons you get guys like CC and AJ – to whomp on the kids when they need to be set straight. Joba needs a good kick in the balls and a whole lot of tough love.

By: joeman

joeman — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:27:16 +0000

Hoffman was talking retirement last year why wouldn’t he come the the Yankees to get a WS ring

By: haiku-man

haiku-man — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:25:52 +0000

If the team gets any more relaxed waiting for Joba,they’ll be watching the playoffs,from their Media rooms at home.He’s had all first half to work on his foibles,next.

By: joeman

joeman — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:25:22 +0000

the four years Valverde has been a closer he’s has average 36 saves….I would trust him more in the 8th inning than Hughes who needs to be a SP

By: Barbara (The Other Person)

Barbara (The Other Person) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:22:34 +0000

Hey….Jaba needs to go down to Triple A. He has good stuff and great potential. Needs some discipline, encouragement and retraining of his attitude and thoughts. Shouldn’t give up on him. My tee shirt says “I Believe In Jaba!” Time will be in his favor if he makes up his mind to follow instructions and trust in himself as well as those who are trying to help him.

By: 86w183

86w183 — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:20:57 +0000

We are talking right now, dude. Hughes is not going back into the rotation now it would be very risky for his health.

It’s ten times easier to go from starting to relieving than vice versa. We’re past mid-season and that’s no time to send a guy to the minors and spend a month building him back up for 5-6 innings. Not worth it.

I disagree with the notion that Kansas City wouldn’t deal Meche. They could get a lot of payroll flexibility with a move like that. Meche isn’t great. But he’ll give you seven innings and 3-4 runs just about every time.