So Johnny Damon is apparently grumbling about the decision to make Joba a starter. I don't get this debate. If Joba can give you five or six strong innings as a starter, isn't that better than one inning as a relief pitcher? Christ, score some runs and you won't have to worry about having an eighth inning specialist.
Now, while I am in favor of starting Joba, was it really the brightest idea to start him at a home game? I know that a home game means big ticket sales, more beer sold and higher ratings, but also added pressure to Joba. He shoul have started on the road, take the pressure he would put on himself off and just let him do his thing.
As for relief pitchers in general, I'm old school. I like Mariano, but he is no Gossage or Sparky. Those guys threw anywhere from three to five innings. Like a lot of things in life, a save meant something once, it doesn't anymore.
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