tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614225850784082891.post1480326514010543991..comments2023-11-03T09:10:00.074-04:00Comments on New York Yankees etc.: In defense of the Joba LawsTravis G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17451410553795367839noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614225850784082891.post-53184849968723517302007-08-23T11:21:00.000-04:002007-08-23T11:21:00.000-04:00first off, it's not an inning every 3rd game, it's...first off, it's not an inning every 3rd game, it's every other game.<BR/><BR/>and one of the biggest reasons the pen is mediocre as opposed to bad IS the presence of Joba. that important roster spot you speak of, who would you rather have it? Karstens, Igawa, Bruney, Beam, Veras? The only guy you could make an argument for is Britton, and is if Britton is called up, the two logical choices to go down are Villone and Henn. Are you honestly saying you'd rather have Villone or Henn over Joba? <BR/><BR/>Who cares about next year? I do, as does Cashman. The dynasty Yanks of 96-01 were built on homegrown talent, e.g. Jeter, Pettitte, Mo, Posada, Bernie, etc. Since then they've focused more on FAs and trades. Hughes and Joba are the future of the franchise. their arms must be protected, and joba is near his innings cap so that's why he became a reliever for the rest of 07. even if we miss the playoffs this year, I'll feel VERY confident about the next 10. would you give that up just to bring up a 'rubber arm' that Torre can burn? Notice this is the first time i've even mentioned Torre's bullpen usage. that in itself has to be restricted from on high with an arm like Joba's. remember quantrill, gordon, sturtze, proctor? joba can be better than any of them.Travis G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17451410553795367839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614225850784082891.post-20407742589657111592007-08-22T16:31:00.000-04:002007-08-22T16:31:00.000-04:00It's a bonus just to have him throwing an inning e...It's a bonus just to have him throwing an inning every 3rd game? That is the dumbest thing I have ever heard. He is taking up an important roster spot on a team with a mediocre bullpen in the middle of a division and wildcard race. He is a detriment to the team if he is taking up an important bullpen spot from someone that can pitch 4 or 5 innings a week. Instead of throwing the rookie in the Yanks had to used an important set up man, Vizcaino will he now be available tonight or this weekend? Oh but Joba is riding the pine getting fans excited for next year. They are the Yankees who cares about next year when it is still this year.<BR/><BR/>wnywatercooler.blogspot.comBuffalo Sports Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01082548981653088737noreply@blogger.com