tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1850507948925077616.post5760955559712188791..comments2023-11-03T05:22:37.868-04:00Comments on FIVE O'CLOCK LIGHTNING: Joba: What Did We Learn?Michael in New Yorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01449933463450154603noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1850507948925077616.post-77036636358467555442008-06-10T14:32:00.000-04:002008-06-10T14:32:00.000-04:00Actually, I'd argue that moving Joba to the rotati...Actually, I'd argue that moving Joba to the rotation is a desperate attempt to win this season now. Building for the future would mean being patient and keeping Joba in the bullpen this year and -- if you chose -- moving him to the rotation in spring training 09. Steinbrenners just being dumb.Michael in New Yorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01449933463450154603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1850507948925077616.post-3333253356608722152008-06-04T13:23:00.000-04:002008-06-04T13:23:00.000-04:00I know that was a veiled reference to me and Pete,...I know that was a veiled reference to me and Pete, but in the interest of accuracy allow me to remind you that we said it would be better to move Joba to the rotation NEXT YEAR once Moose is gone; that would give them the entire offseason to find a suitable replacement in the 'pen. That would also allow him to build up his arm strength in spring training so we don't have the ridiculous limit of 60-75 pitches for a starter.<BR/><BR/>That being said, once he builds up to 100 pitches he's going to be lights out. Frankly, I think moving Joba to the rotation now was an unnecessary act of desperation...they are basically giving up on this season and building for the future. Not the way to send out the old Stadium.joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17673251789538821200noreply@blogger.com