Chamberlain, Joba

- Starting Pitcher•Relief Pitcher, New York Yankees

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Baseball Player Info

AL
Age	24
Bats or Throws	Right

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Joba Rules?

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Reviewed by JSchuman
March 06, 2010
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Joba is definitely talented, but I tend to believe that he is better suited to pitch out of the pen. The Yankees and their fans may be the least patient team in baseball, and if Chamberlain struggles early, expect Hughes to take over his spot in the rotation. While Joba is likely to pitch well should he be relegated to the pen, his value as a set up man would be extremely limited. Joba is someone I will avoid in 2010. 8-0-130-3.60-1.35 in 150 IP

Positives / Upside	Chamberlain has a world of talent, and is entering his third season as a starter in the majors, a time when many young pitchers bust out. Last year was a step back, but many young starters hit bumps in the road to stardom. The run support the Yankees are a lack to provide will often allow him to pitch with a lead and win a lot of games. The Yankees are living by their statement that Joba will remain a memeber of the rotation.
Negatives / Downside	The step backwards he took in 2009 is pretty concerning. He gave up way too many hits and walks. He seems better suited to come out of the pen than to be a starter, and it is likely only a matter of time until the Yanks come to the same conclusion. With Phil Hughes waiting to pounce on Joba's spot in the rotation, and his struggles last season, Chamberlain is simply not someone worth taking a chance on in 2010.
Recommendation	Only at a discount
Draft Position	259