Hank's 10-year plan
Hank Steinbrenner phoned back after the game, and he didn't call to vent about the frustrating loss here in Minneapolis.
I'd left a message earlier to speak with him about Joba Chamberlain finally moving into the rotation, and in a very direct, but calm voice, he talked about the long-term direction of the Yankees - and how Chamberlain is one of the cornerstones of that view.
"This is about what Joba can do for us over the next 10 years. That's what we're going to look at in a lot of way, with the new dynasty, hopefully, we can build.''
And he's not buying into tonight's hype. "I know the media live day by day,'' Steinbrenner said of events such as these. "That's not my problem and that's not Brian's (Cashman) problem. That's your guys (media's) problem.
"We just have to build what the Yankees should be for now...and also for the future,'' Hank said. "I really think we'll still go on a tear.''
So if Joba is part of the TEN YEAR plan, then why not keep him in the pen until the end of this year?? At least we'd be in a better position to win games this year and not have to rely on Farnsworthless.
Posted by: YankHank | June 03, 2008 at 12:36 AM
What do you do next year, leave him in the BP again? He is a starter, not BP fodder.
When would you start to stretch him out? Next year? He would only give you 90-120 innings, then what? Many very good starters had the same beginning as Joba...BP to SP, same year (pitch count) remember! 27/08?
Posted by: Old Ranger | June 03, 2008 at 10:39 AM
Between the kids' growing pains and the injuries suffered already, we might be hearing quotes later about what a good developmental year this turned out to be. Meanwhile, a team like the Rays seems to have suddenly skipped a grade.
Posted by: Caldera | June 04, 2008 at 12:37 AM