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I saw Joba pitch for the first time last night, and all I can say is that I was in complete awe.
The kid has got some nasty stuff and the Yankees are not going to miss a beat once he takes over Rivera's job.

If Joba Chamberlain and Ryan Braun had a manchild, he could beat up Jesus.

(Joba's stint as a reliever is only temporary, by the way. He'll probably be joining the Yankees' rotation at some point next year.)

HCYanks wrote:If Joba Chamberlain and Ryan Braun had a manchild, he could beat up Jesus.

Now if someone wants to take a picture of each and combine them to see what Joan Chambraun looks like that would be outstanding.

HCYanks wrote:If Joba Chamberlain and Ryan Braun had a manchild, he could beat up Jesus.

(Joba's stint as a reliever is only temporary, by the way. He'll probably be joining the Yankees' rotation at some point next year.)

I was not aware that he was a MLB type starter. That would be scary to face him for 7+ innings.

Yeah, Joba is incredible. Mo's gotta go now.

As HC said, Joba will not be Mo's replacement. He was a 1st rd pick as a starter, dominated the minors as a starter, and became a top prospect as a starter. He's been clocked at 97-98 mph as late as the 7th/8th innings down in the minors this year, so he loses nothing as the game goes on.

Right now he is using strictly two pitches out of the bullpen, his fastball and slider. His curve is a really, really good pitch and his change is so so but he is using neither right now. If a guy is throwing 98 mph with that devastating slider (best in baseball???) and a curve that could develop into a plus pitch, even if he uses the change just as a show me pitch it can be very effective. Joba has some serious potential.

risktaker91 wrote:Yeah, Joba is incredible. Mo's gotta go now.

Riiiiight kick the best closer ever out the door for a guy who has Ace potential stuff as a starter

There is no doubt he's got great stuff. But it would be foolish for the Yankees to use him in relief for his career. Next year see what he can do as a starter, if it doesn't work then maybe try the relief role.

nykgeneralmanager wrote:with that devastating slider (best in baseball???)

Carlos Marmol might have something to say about that.

And K-Rod has something to say about both of them.

Well I'm talking about from a starting pitcher's perspective.

Scott Kazmir called...he wants his credit back.

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Carlos Marmol might have something to say about that.

Brad Lidge has the best slider in baseball.

Best slider to crank.

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Brad Lidge has the best slider in baseball.

Ryan Braun disagrees. Sorry no more Braun talk it was set up perfectly though.

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Brad Lidge has the best slider in baseball.

Albert Pujols sure thinks so.

LOL. Love the reactions.

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Brad Lidge has the best slider in baseball.

before pujos rocked him in the NLCS. Now his slider is about as good as suppans fastball.

In before joba the hut comment

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Albert Pujols sure thinks so.

That home run is still flying.