I have watched all 4 of his appearances since arm and ankle surgery....he looks like a deer in the headlights. The reports on his minor league rehab appearances, throwing 99. In these 4 appearances with the big club, i am seeing straight (no movement) 94 and a slider that rarely has good bite.
I have maintained to those who would listen that fast tracking he and Ian Kennedy (another story that sends me in a rage) we retarded greatly their development and Joba in particular has never become comfortable and confident pitching at the Major League level.
To me, it is time to send him to AA (not a typo) and let him finish out the season and teach him (if possible) some mastery of pitching. Of course it would really help if the Yankees figure out if is he a relief or starting pitcher. It looks like they have have settled on relief pitcher, but who knows how the front office and managerial winds truly blow.
I woud be interested in others opinions on this matter.
I have maintained to those who would listen that fast tracking he and Ian Kennedy (another story that sends me in a rage) we retarded greatly their development and Joba in particular has never become comfortable and confident pitching at the Major League level.
To me, it is time to send him to AA (not a typo) and let him finish out the season and teach him (if possible) some mastery of pitching. Of course it would really help if the Yankees figure out if is he a relief or starting pitcher. It looks like they have have settled on relief pitcher, but who knows how the front office and managerial winds truly blow.
I woud be interested in others opinions on this matter.