Joba Chamberlain will be groomed as a starter this spring.
It's hardly news, if it all, but some in the Yankee universe are clamoring for Chamberlain to serve primarily as a setup man this season. He flourished in the role during last year's playoffs, but his future is in the starting rotation. Phil Hughes, Alfredo Aceves, Chad Gaudin and Sergio Mitre are also vying for the No. 5 spot this year. "It's something that's going to be a battle," Chamberlain said Tuesday. "The greatest part about it is it's not only going to make guys fight... it's going to make our team better." |