Joba is a terrible pitcher and a bad baseball player. That’s why I’m shocked he pitched well yesterday. Of all teams for this bad pitcher to pitch well against, it was the Boston Red Sox. That’s even more shocking. He shouldn’t be pitching good or even well because he is not a good pitcher. He’s a terrible pitcher. He pitched 152.2 innings this year and has given up 72 walks. Disgusting. That’s not a good pitcher, that’s a bad pitcher. His opponents batting average against him is .359. He’s given up 21 home runs. That’s not a good pitcher, that’s a bad pitcher. Joba pitched in 30 games this year for the New York Yankees. He pitched 152.2 innings. If you’re good at math, that’s 5.07 innings per start. That’s not a good pitcher, that’s a bad pitcher. He’s 24 years old and he’s not going to get better. People were always under the assumption that if you’re 25 and younger you still have room to improve. That’s a farce. That was during the steroid era when every one was taking steroids. Of course you’re going to improve because you’re either going to take steroids or just started taking steroids. Take the steroids out and you’re an ordinary pitcher. I wouldn’t doubt that Joba took steroids. He has the steroid face and body. I wouldn’t put it past him either since he was caught drinking and driving. It’s in his character to take steroids. I have no proof so I digress. I do know that he’s not a good baseball player and if the Yankees go into the post season with him starting, we are in trouble.
Joba's not a bad pitcher, I just think he might not be cut out to be a starter. He's got too many control issues (as noted by the walks), which causes his pitch count to jack up and then has to get yanked. With his struggles over his last 8 or 10 starts, will it cost him a spot in the rotation for the postseason? I personally think he should go to the 'pen, cause that'd give us a filthy good 'pen for the postseason if he returns to form. Imagine a team that has to face Joba/Hughes/Rivera to end a game, that's going to be tough for any team.
