Joba Chamberlain - The Next Clemens or Rivera?
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by Coryd1866
Joba Chamberlain has certainly made a huge impact on the Yankees bullpen over the last couple of weeks. Touting a 95-99 mph fastball, a plus slider, and impeccable control for a power pitcher, the question remains, will he be the next Clemens or the next Rivera?
His numbers so far show that he has the ability to come out of the bullpen and shut-down a team for a couple of innings, but does he have the stamina to throw deep into a game as a starter? I believe the sky is the limit for this young pitcher, but if he excels in the closer role I think you have to keep him there. The Red Sox dealt with the same predicament with Jonathan Papelbon earlier on in spring training, and in the end the organization decided to keep Papelbon in the pen. Smart move? I would say yes.
What do you think? Should the Yankees keep Joba in the pen or let him get his feet wet as a starter next season?
http://strike3designs.blogspot.com/2007/08/joba-chamberlain-next-clemens-or-rivera.html
