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Chamberlain Still Unsure Of 2010 Role
We've heard a lot about the "Joba Rules" ever since Joba Chamberlain was first
called up to the Yankees in 2007. Going into next season, however, the "Rules"
are up in the air since nobody seems to even know what the game will be for the
young right-hander in 2010. Chamberlain told MLB.com's Anthony DiComo that the
Yankees have yet to inform him if he will be a starter or a reliever next
season.
Chamberlain doesn't seem bothered by the lack of information, saying "it helps
me just to know that I've been put in a lot of situations and it's going to
help me in the long run." In fact, Chamberlain also said that he hopes Andy
Pettitte (a man he regards as a good friend and mentor) comes back for another
season in New York, even though Pettitte's return might squeeze Chamberlain out
of a rotation spot.
DiComo notes that should Pettitte re-sign with the Yankees, he would be the No.
3 starter behind C.C. Sabathia and A.J. Burnett. This leaves the final two
spots in the New York rotation open, to be contested between the likes of
Chamberlain, Phil Hughes, Chad Gaudin, Sergio Mitre, Alfredo Aceves and
possibly Chien-Ming Wang (as reported last week by the New York Post's Joel
Sherman). This competition could end up being for just one rotation spot
should the Yankees sign a free agent pitcher like John Lackey.
Chamberlain posted a 4.75 ERA in 31 starts for New York last season, but was
hit hard in the second half of the season --- the Nebraskan had a 7.67 ERA in
August and September. He was moved to the bullpen for the Yankees' playoff
run and recorded a 2.84 ERA in 10 relief appearances, plus a win in Game 4 of
the World Series.
Interestingly, DiComo said that Hughes is "more of a lock to start than
Chamberlain" in spite of the fact that Hughes flourished coming out of the
bullpen in 2009. Hughes had a 5.45 ERA in seven starts last season, but a 1.40
ERA in 44 relief appearances as he gradually became Mariano Rivera's primary s
et-up man.
What do you think, Yankees fans? Who would you be more comfortable with as a
starter in 2010 if you could pick only one: Chamberlain or Hughes? For what
role do you think each pitcher is ideally suited?
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