(AP)
Now that Joba Chamberlain is moving to the starting rotation, the Yanks have put themselves in a familiar position- they have too many starters for the rotation. Once Joba enters the rotation, the starting five will likely look like this:
Chien Ming Wang
Andy Pettitte
Joba Chamberlain
Darrel Rasner
Mike Mussina
Where does that leave the Yanks pitching stars of the future Ian Kennedy and Phil Hughes? Kennedy, who starts tonight, will likely get sent down. Hughes, meanwhile, will come off the DL in July. Right now, Rasner has been a savior to the staff, posting a 3-0 record with a 1.67 ERA. Despite those numbers, he’s likely to head to the pen.
— Pete Catapano
Comments (1)
I think the Yankees will end up not having too many starters as you always end up needing an extra for one reason or another.
I think it is a mistake though moving Joba to the rotation. He is an awesome set up man and could be groomed to take over for Rivera some day. He could be the best closer the team ever had. Who knows what kind of starter he will be.
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