Joba Chamberlain likely done for year

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    Yankees setup man Joba Chamberlain has a torn ligament in his right elbow and will likely miss the remainder of the season, manager Joe Girardi said.

    "My guess is he probably is going to have to have surgery," Girardi said.

    Girardi said Chamberlain will likely have Tommy John surgery.

    "With Tommy John, you are talking [being out] 10 to 14 months," general manager Brian Cashman said.

    "This sucks," Chamberlain said. "There's no way to sugarcoat it. It's something I didn't expect with no pain. The most frustrating part is not being there for the

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