Monday, July 20, 2009

Joba Throws Like Old Times



1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Detroit
0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
1 4 0
NY Yankees
0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 X
2 5 1

WP - Chamberlain (5-2) SV - Rivera (26) LP - Jackson (7-5)

Even those who were steadfast against moving Joba Chamberlain back to the bullpen were beginning to re-think their stance after watching the objection of their affection stink up the joint in his three starts prior to the All-Star break. But yesterday, their fist-pumping, fireball throwingJoba returned in the Yankees 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers in front of a house packed for Old Timers’ Day. Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira provided the offense with solo home runs against Tigers starter Edwin Jackson as the Yankees moved to within one game of Boston in the AL East. After the Old-Timers’ Day festivities, it was time for Joba to turn back the clock a bit.

Read the rest of my recap on Baseball Digest Online.

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