The Joba Chamberlain-Phil Hughes beauty contest now playing out in the media and sports blogs everywhere is as fine a sham reality show as has ever been produced anywhere on network television. In the end, when the pre-scripted outcome is revealed, everyone who has voiced an opinion or weighed in on it will be forced to tip their cap to this magnificent charade concocted by Joe Girardi and his staff, and I would like to be the first here to do so.
Solid starting pitchers don't grow on trees. Good relievers are far more plentiful, and we're hip deep in the latter already. The Yankees put extraordinary time and effort into developing, protecting, and nurturing Joba last season under difficult must-win circumstances, which is a testament to the commitment and resolve of Brian Cashman, Joe G, ...
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Joba Chamberlain vs. Phil Hughes: Yankees Reality Show Too Smart for Prime Time
Posted: 8th March 2010 by nyyankeefan forever in MLBComments Off on Joba Chamberlain vs. Phil Hughes: Yankees Reality Show Too Smart for Prime Time