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Post by philinla on Jun 10, 2007 23:48:33 GMT -5
www.nj.com/thunder/times/inde...940.xml&coll=5Quote: With Brett Smith and Wednesday's scheduled starter against Connecticut, Alan Horne, each deserving of promotions to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, room will need to be made on the 24-man roster for Chamberlain and Tim Lavigne, who will get the nod in one game of tomorrow's doubleheader against the Defenders at Waterfront Park. The 21-year-old Chamberlain, chosen 20 spots (41st overall) after Kennedy in the supplemental phase of last year's draft, is 4-0 with a 2.03 ERA in seven starts at Class-A Tampa. He is scheduled to arrive in Trenton today. "What I am seeing with this team is a different animal alto gether than what I have experienced in the past," Thunder manager Tony Franklin said. "These guys have all pitched and played well enough to earn the promotions they have. I don't yet know who is leaving from here, but we certainly have some deserving guys and we'll have to make room for the guys either coming up or down one way or another." PROMOTED!
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Post by shockman on Jun 12, 2007 21:42:39 GMT -5
any chance we see either of these two in september? possible for joba if clippard cant hold his spot. Kennedy would prob get the nod first. I dfoubt either of them makes it this year but you never know
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Post by philinla on Jun 12, 2007 22:41:48 GMT -5
Chamberlain 5.0 3 0 0 2 9 0 0.00
DOMINANCE! The umps screwed him out of K's on both walks and one hit!
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Post by David Goodman on Jun 12, 2007 22:44:53 GMT -5
That's really awesome. I need to make my way up to Trenton to watch him pitch.
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Post by philinla on Jun 16, 2007 20:18:01 GMT -5
www.trentonthunder.com/HTML/Display_HTML.asp?Page=96TRENTON – Prior to Wednesday’s game with Connecticut, a National League scout who had watched right-hander Joba Chamberlain’s Tuesday evening Thunder and Double-A Eastern League debut, walked over to skipper Tony Franklin. “That was something of an impressive show last night,’’ the scout said to Franklin, referring to the 21-year-old’s effort of nine strikeouts in five shutout innings in a 2-0 Trenton victory in the second game of a doubleheader. “It certainly was fun to watch,’’ said Franklin. “I’m glad he’s here right now.’’ Chamberlain, a member of the Winnebago Tribe and native of Lincoln, Neb., who was drafted in the first round (supplemental, 41st pick) by the Yankees in 2006, is the latest developing pitching prodigy to arrive at Waterfront Park. At 6-foot-2, 230, Nebraska product Chamberlain, who will make his second start Sunday vs. Reading, arrives almost on the heels of fellow 2006 first-round pick Ian Kennedy, who has won his first two Thunder starts. “They keep sending us these outstanding guys from (Class A Advanced) Tampa, and I wonder who is pitching for them down there,’’ said Franklin. “Then I talk to (Thunder pitching coach) Scott (Aldred) and he gives me a few more names. “This is nice. This is nice.’’ Nice for the Yankees organization, with a plan that has stockpiled premium pitching arms throughout the club’s Minor League system. “We have a lot of young arms, talented guys under 25,’’ said Chamberlain. “It’s awesome to be in the Yankees system right now.’’ Awesome is the word describing how Chamberlain transformed himself into a pitcher who throws a plus-fastball that can reach 97 mph, a biting slider and improving changeup and curve that earned a Yankees signing bonus in excess of $1 million, After graduation from Lincoln Southeast High, with a weight problem, Chamberlain went on a nutritional diet and spent a year dropping pounds and remaking his body. He enrolled at NCAA Division II Nebraska-Kearney, where he was 3-6, 5.23 as a freshman. Then, after knee surgery, he transferred to Nebraska, where he exploded onto the scene. In 2005, he was 10-2, 2.18 with 130 strikeouts and just 22 walks for the Cornhuskers in 118.2 innings, shutting down Miami (Fla.) in the NCAA Super Regional. His 2006 numbers were 6-5, 3.93 with 102 strikeouts in 89.1 innings. Triceps tendinitis in 2006 probably caused him to fall from a Top 15 pick to where the Yankees snagged him at 41. His first professional action came during the Hawaii Winter League season. He dominated hitters and impressed scouts with his command and ability to hit different spots consistently. After recovering from a hamstring tweak in spring training, Chamberlain was unleashed on the Florida State League. He was 4-0, 2.03 in seven starts at Tampa, striking out 28 and walking just four in his last three, punching his ticket to Trenton. “I found that there is time to have fun, but you also have to discipline yourself if you want to succeed in this,’’ said Chamberlain. “The rewards may not come right away, but they will come if you continue to work. “I know I still have a lot of work to do, to become more consistent.’’ His experiences in the Big 12 at Nebraska – Chamberlain and Thunder reliever Zach Kroenke were roommates for a bit – helped prepare him for what was to come. “Before Tuesday’s start, I told myself it’s sixty feet, six inches at every level,’’ he said. “I know the guys in this league are good hitters and I have to trust my stuff and go right at them. “As I learn about them, and they adjust to me, I’ll have to adjust to them, pitch guys differently each time.’’ Although Chamberlain, with his fastball, which moved all over the zone Tuesday and sat at 95 mph during his 88-pitch effort, could get some big-league hitters out with that and his slider, he knows he must improve his changeup and curve. “My fastball and slider are my two best pitches right now,’’ he said. “I can throw my change and curve for strikes as well, but I really want to work on my change (which sits at about 82-83 mph). “In the big leagues, you need a good changeup to succeed. It’s a great pitch to have in a lot of situations.’’ Chamberlain benefited by watching Jeff Marquez (8-3, 2.76), who won his Eastern League-leading eighth decision in a 3-1 Thunder triumph in the first game of the twinbill, much has Kennedy had observed just a week before. “Two things, watching Jeff and how he went at those guys, and the rain delay, helped me relax,’’ Chamberlain said. “Naturally there are some nerves, but you just have to go out there, trust your stuff, have confidence and get it done.’’ The Yankees are no doubt pleased Chamberlain and Kennedy reached Double-A just a year after being drafted. As pitchers who dominated for outstanding college programs – Kennedy played at Southern California – it’s not a surprise these two are on the fast track. Both have the experience and polish of big-time college stars. “It’s funny,’’ said Chamberlain. “I used to watch the Yankees on TV and think those guys were super-human. “Now, I’m in Trenton and not that far from Yankee Stadium. “Tyler (Clippard), Chase (Wright) and Matt (DeSalvo) are getting chances to pitch for the Yankees. There have been a few rough spots, but they’ll all bounce back. “It’s awesome to see them get a chance to perform on that stage.’’ Chamberlain has come a long way since taking up pitching as a senior at Lincoln Southeast. He has earned mention with other Yankees elite prospects as Phil Hughes and the talented 18-year-old youngster Dellin Betances, whose fastball touches 98 mph and will be one of the next names to emerge. Trenton is just one more stop on the road to that “stage’’ for Chamberlain.
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Post by philinla on Jun 17, 2007 11:56:20 GMT -5
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Post by HomerSimpson on Jun 17, 2007 12:08:25 GMT -5
Thanks!
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Post by HomerSimpson on Jun 17, 2007 12:15:19 GMT -5
He K'd the side!
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Post by HomerSimpson on Jun 17, 2007 12:33:34 GMT -5
Two more K's in the 2nd!
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Post by philinla on Jun 17, 2007 12:36:09 GMT -5
Joba has gotten swings and misses with the fastball, slider, curve and change today. He's throwing any pitch in any count. He's gonna be an ace.
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Post by HomerSimpson on Jun 17, 2007 12:44:04 GMT -5
Two popups and a nubber back to the mound in an 8 pitch 3rd inning!
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Post by HomerSimpson on Jun 17, 2007 13:07:14 GMT -5
He ran into a little trouble in the 4th and gave up a run.
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Post by philinla on Jun 17, 2007 13:23:24 GMT -5
yeah, that was terrible. Now's he's having a rough fifth.
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Post by HomerSimpson on Jun 17, 2007 13:31:11 GMT -5
He gave up a leadoff double in the 5th, but beared down and got 4-3, K, F7 to strand him. 7 K's through 5.
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Post by philinla on Jun 17, 2007 14:02:26 GMT -5
Chamberlain 6.0 3 1 1 1 8 0 0.82
plus 2HBP and a couple of deep flyball outs. Unexceptional second outing for one of our future aces.
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Post by David Goodman on Jun 17, 2007 14:42:43 GMT -5
Still pretty good.
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Post by philinla on Jun 17, 2007 15:26:14 GMT -5
absolutely for a second start in AA against a lot of veteran hitters.
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Post by yatqb on Jun 18, 2007 11:23:40 GMT -5
I think Joba has a chance to make the Yanks some time next year, like Hughes did this year. Simply amazing.
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Post by philinla on Jun 18, 2007 11:36:24 GMT -5
He'll probably be up next year.
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Post by sinctybldh on Jun 18, 2007 11:39:08 GMT -5
Good article on PinstriplesPlus. Says he is working hard on his change up. It has come a long ways from the Hawaiian league. His pitching coach Scott Aldred was his pitching coach in Hawaii and now his pitching coach at Trenton. Says he consistently pitches at 97/98 mph.
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Post by yatqb on Jun 18, 2007 12:29:32 GMT -5
I'm just hoping for continued health for all of these guys, because a rotation with Wang, Hughes, Joba and some of our other kids, plus the vets we have, would be very special.
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Post by philinla on Jun 18, 2007 12:30:31 GMT -5
we can have a ruthless pitching staff for the next several years.
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Post by David Goodman on Jun 18, 2007 13:37:22 GMT -5
Wang, Hughes, Joba, Kennedy and Santana?
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Post by philinla on Jun 18, 2007 15:09:36 GMT -5
Wang, Hughes, Joba, Kennedy and Santana? Hughes, Joba, Betances, Brackman and Wang. Of course Nova, Horne and several others will have plenty to say about it.
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Post by HomerSimpson on Jun 18, 2007 15:52:44 GMT -5
Alan Horne was tracking Joba's pitches yesterday, and Alan spoke to his dad after the game, who posted this on a board:
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Post by David Goodman on Jun 18, 2007 16:43:30 GMT -5
Wang, Hughes, Joba, Kennedy and Santana? Hughes, Joba, Betances, Brackman and Wang. Of course Nova, Horne and several others will have plenty to say about it. I don't think we'll go with 5 kids. We'll add a vet to anchor.
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Post by philinla on Jun 18, 2007 17:57:34 GMT -5
Hughes, Joba, Betances, Brackman and Wang. Of course Nova, Horne and several others will have plenty to say about it. I don't think we'll go with 5 kids. We'll add a vet to anchor. What is Wang?
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Post by David Goodman on Jun 18, 2007 20:16:34 GMT -5
I don't think we'll go with 5 kids. We'll add a vet to anchor. What is Wang? He's still pretty young. I think they'll have one hired gun. I really think Santana is going to be a Yankee.
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Post by philinla on Jun 18, 2007 20:48:24 GMT -5
Trenton's Chamberlain Is Pitcher Of The Week 06/18/07 - Eastern League (EL) Trenton Thunder • Discuss this story on the Eastern League message board... (Trenton, NJ) -The Eastern League announced earlier today that Thunder RHP Joba Chamberlain was named the Eastern League "Pitcher of the Week" for the week ending June 17th. The 21-year old was promoted to Trenton from the Tampa Yankees (High-A) last Tuesday and made his Double-A debut that night in the second game of a doubleheader against Connecticut. Chamberlain earned a win against the Defenders by giving up three hits and two walks while striking out nine batters in five shutout innings. The 6'2", 230 lb. hurler was equally impressive in his second start of the week, recording eight strikeouts while giving up one run on three hits and a walk in six innings of work against Reading on Sunday. Chamberlain entered the season ranked as the 5th best prospect in the Yankees organization. He was selected by the New York Yankees as a supplemental first round pick in the 2006 draft out of the University of Nebraska. Chamberlain's Pitching Line for the week ending June 17, 2007: G, W, L, S, IP, H, R, ER, K, BB, ERA 2, 1, 0, 0, 11, 6, 1, 1, 17, 3, 0.82 Chamberlain's Pitching Line for the season: G, W, L, S, IP, H, R, ER, K, BB, ERA 2, 1, 0, 0, 11, 6, 1, 1, 17, 3, 0.82 The Thunder start a three-city 11-game road trip in Akron on Tuesday night at 7:05 p.m. RHP Jeff Marquez (8-3, 2.64) starts for Trenton against Akron's LHP Shawn Nottingham (5-4, 4.48) Trenton returns to Waterfront Park on Saturday June 30th against the Harrisburg Senators, the Double-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals. Tickets are available by calling (609) 394-3300 or on-line at www.trentonthunder.com
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Post by philinla on Jun 18, 2007 20:48:58 GMT -5
He's still pretty young. I think they'll have one hired gun. I really think Santana is going to be a Yankee. If we trade for him, I will be disgusted.
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