I have finally lost my patience with Joba

Joba Chamberlain came in and the lead quickly left. That has been a sight that Yankee fans have seen often over the past two seasons. Through out that time i have always hoped Joba would revert back to 2007 form, even in 2008 he was solid in the bullpen and as a starter. But since 2009, Joba is not close to the same pitcher he was before. Their are many possible reasons why, some include his weight,the Yankees innings limits, walks to many, and he cant repeat his release point at the exact same spot.

Most Yankee fans would love to see Joba succeed, since hes a home grown kid and seems like a likable person. Many Yankee fans have quick knee jerk reactions, we saw in April that fans were already booing Javier Vazquez after his first start. Joba is the latest to join that list, since the second half of 2009 when Joba really started to struggle. Joba was once the fan favorite trotting out of the bullpen to a loud ovation, the fans loved the Joba fist pumps and the excitement the young pitcher would bring. Their was once talk the Joba would likely take over for Mariano Rivera, the Joba we have seen this season is far from that pitcher.

So tonight with the Yankees winning 1-0 against the Mariners and King Felix, Joba came into the game and the lead became a deficit. Joba gave up a long grand slam to Jose Lopez. Javier Vazquez had pitched seven shut out innings and with one swing his victory was turned into a no decision. So with the Mariners up 4-1 and myself venting anger at Joba, I finally realized that i have also joined the many that have lost there patience with the hefty right hander. I still like the Joba the person, but when he comes into the game my blood pressure rises. I do partially blame the Yankees for juggling him back and fourth between the rotation and the bullpen since 2008, but enough is enough. Joe Girardi and Brian Cashman need to realize quickly that if they plan to win the 2010 World Series, Joba can not be the set up man to Mo. Girardi needs to either give another pitcher a try (Marte or even dare i say Robertson) and Cashman should be looking to add an arm through a trade.