The Joba Transition Has Officially Begun

JetPotato · 05-21-2008, 10:11 PM

As per Joe Girardi on the post game. Big news...

Threw 2 innings tonight, mixed in the change. Joe says they're going to start stretching him out to throw more pitches

AJGunns · 05-21-2008, 10:12 PM

Mods: Please merge with other Joba thread.

Tyler Durden · 05-21-2008, 10:14 PM

Lets use this one.

JetPotato · 05-21-2008, 10:15 PM

Fine by me. So, predictions on Joba's first start...?

I say after the All-Star break or right before

ChadLover · 05-21-2008, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guido Monzino

Fine by me. So, predictions on Joba's first start...?

I say after the All-Star break or right before

6/29

JetPotato · 05-21-2008, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ChadLover

6/29

On second thought, I like your guess better. Sounds about right. Late June.

JetPotato · 05-21-2008, 10:19 PM

AJ, Don't kill yourself when you read this: say hello to your new 8th inning man... Kyle Farnsworth

Tyler Durden · 05-21-2008, 10:19 PM

I'm curious how exactly the Yankees are going to do this. Are they going to stretch him out completely in the bigs or is he going to get some prep starts in the minors?

JetPotato · 05-21-2008, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyler Durden

I'm curious how exactly the Yankees are going to do this. Are they going to stretch him out completely in the bigs or is he going to get some prep starts in the minors?

I'd look for 1 or 2 starts at SWB before he does it here.

chad101 · 05-21-2008, 10:20 PM

Will be interesting to see if Farnsworth can hold the 8th inning job and allow this to happen. I guess right now Kennedy is the guy who leaves the rotation.

I really thought they'd leave Joba alone and trade for a starter later in the season. I guess Kennedy in their minds will not allow that luxury.

Tyler Durden · 05-21-2008, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chad101

Will be interesting to see if Farnsworth can hold the 8th inning job and allow this to happen. I guess right now Kennedy is the guy who leaves the rotation.

I really thought they'd leave Joba alone and trade for a starter later in the season. I guess Kennedy in their minds will not allow that luxury.

Mark Melancon
J.B Cox
Dave Robertson

Alll 3 of these pictures have been promoted in recent weeks.

AJGunns · 05-21-2008, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guido Monzino

AJ, Don't kill yourself when you read this: say hello to your new 8th inning man... Kyle Farnsworth

By the time you read this, the third bottle of pills should have dissolved in my stomach.

Jbro22 · 05-21-2008, 10:25 PM

Does Cashmans future ride on Joba's transition?

I think so.

JetPotato · 05-21-2008, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyler Durden

Mark Melancon
J.B Cox
Dave Robertson

Long term. You don't throw these guys into the 8th inning yet. You might bring them up, start them in long relief, work their way up to the 7th, then 8th.

Right now, Farnsworth is the guy.

chad101 · 05-21-2008, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyler Durden

Mark Melancon
J.B Cox
Dave Robertson

LOL...I thought you were done pimping the farm system.
Seriously, any of them look like they can handle the job?

Tyler Durden · 05-21-2008, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guido Monzino

Long term. You don't throw these guys into the 8th inning yet. You might bring them up, start them in long relief, work their way up to the 7th, then 8th.

Right now, Farnsworth is the guy.

Why not? They have the stuff to do it, especially Mark Melancon.

Tyler Durden · 05-21-2008, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chad101

LOL...I thought you were done pimping the farm system.
Seriously, any of them look like they can handle the job?

Mark Melancon.

chad101 · 05-21-2008, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jbro22

Does Cashmans future ride on Joba's transition?

I think so.

No Cash told them in the spring HE didn't wanna discuss a extension. Hank may make him the fall guy but it will not be due to Joba. Hank has been pushing for this move.

Tyler Durden · 05-21-2008, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chad101

No Cash told them in the spring HE didn't wanna discuss a extension. Hank may make him the fall guy but it will not be due to Joba. Hank has been pushing for this move.

This was the plan from day 1. Hank isn't forcing anyone to do anything.

AJGunns · 05-21-2008, 10:28 PM

If Farnesworth doesn't work out, we always have Hawkins.

05-21-2008, 10:11 PM	#1
JetPotato fermenting Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 12,142	The Joba Transition Has Officially Begun As per Joe Girardi on the post game. Big news... Threw 2 innings tonight, mixed in the change. Joe says they're going to start stretching him out to throw more pitches

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AJGunns Say no to Chicken Little. Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,450	Mods: Please merge with other Joba thread.

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Tyler Durden Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 31,171	Lets use this one.

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JetPotato fermenting Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 12,142	Fine by me. So, predictions on Joba's first start...? I say after the All-Star break or right before

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JetPotato fermenting Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 12,142	AJ, Don't kill yourself when you read this: say hello to your new 8th inning man... Kyle Farnsworth

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chad101 Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,463	Will be interesting to see if Farnsworth can hold the 8th inning job and allow this to happen. I guess right now Kennedy is the guy who leaves the rotation. I really thought they'd leave Joba alone and trade for a starter later in the season. I guess Kennedy in their minds will not allow that luxury.

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Jbro22 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island/Tampa Posts: 3,469	Does Cashmans future ride on Joba's transition? I think so.

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AJGunns Say no to Chicken Little. Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,450	If Farnesworth doesn't work out, we always have Hawkins.