Joba Chamberlain is amazing.

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Joba Chamberlain is amazing. 

Post#1 » by brewcityboii » Wed Aug 29, 2007 5:05 pm

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.

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Post#2 » by HCYanks » Wed Aug 29, 2007 5:20 pm

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.)
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Post#3 » by trwi7 » Wed Aug 29, 2007 5:21 pm

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


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Now if someone wants to take a picture of each and combine them to see what Joan Chambraun looks like that would be outstanding.
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Post#4 » by brewcityboii » Wed Aug 29, 2007 5:22 pm

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.
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Post#5 » by risktaker91 » Wed Aug 29, 2007 5:23 pm

Yeah, Joba is incredible. Mo's gotta go now.
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Post#6 » by nykgeneralmanager » Wed Aug 29, 2007 5:32 pm

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.
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Post#7 » by 34Celtic » Wed Aug 29, 2007 6:35 pm

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
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Post#8 » by sunshinekids99 » Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:11 pm

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.
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Post#9 » by GYBE » Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:22 pm

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


Carlos Marmol might have something to say about that.

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Post#10 » by TyCobb » Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:27 pm

And K-Rod has something to say about both of them.
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Post#11 » by nykgeneralmanager » Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:31 pm

Well I'm talking about from a starting pitcher's perspective.
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Post#12 » by HeelSox » Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:33 pm

Scott Kazmir called...he wants his credit back.
"The guy is an idiot," Pedroia said regarding Cabrera. "I dropped my bat. It kind of freaked me out. I was upset they took him out of the game. He is good to hit. He's 9-15. The guy [stinks]."
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Post#13 » by A.J. » Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:37 pm

GYBE wrote:-= original quote snipped =-



Carlos Marmol might have something to say about that.

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Brad Lidge has the best slider in baseball.
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Post#14 » by HeelSox » Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:40 pm

Best slider to crank.
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Post#15 » by trwi7 » Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:41 pm

A.J. wrote:-= original quote snipped =-



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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Post#16 » by 34Celtic » Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:42 pm

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Brad Lidge has the best slider in baseball.


Albert Pujols sure thinks so.
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Post#17 » by TyCobb » Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:50 pm

LOL. Love the reactions.
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Post#18 » by brewcityboii » Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:50 pm

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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.
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Post#19 » by travis minor » Wed Aug 29, 2007 10:51 pm

In before joba the hut comment
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Post#20 » by NH_soxfan14 » Thu Aug 30, 2007 2:35 am

34Celtic wrote:-= original quote snipped =-



Albert Pujols sure thinks so.



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