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Joba Is Ready To Rejoin Yankees

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The Associated Press

The Tampa Tribune

Published: August 31, 2008

NEW YORK - Joba Chamberlain breezed through 35 pitches while facing batters in a simulated game Saturday, saying he's ready to rejoin the Yankees for the stretch run.

On the disabled list with rotator cuff tendinitis, Chamberlain said he threw all of his pitches.

"The biggest hurdle is just getting over the fact that you were out a little bit because of stuff going on in your shoulder," Chamberlain said. "You just have to be smart about your body and how it feels."

He also threw 45 pitches off a mound on Thursday and reported no lingering problems between sessions.

The 22-year-old right-hander, who was moved from the bullpen to the rotation earlier this year, said he doesn't know when he'll be activated but plans to return to relief duty.

"Wherever they need me," he said. "We're going to see how it reacts, and the way it has been is good."

Chamberlain hasn't pitched since leaving a start Aug. 4 at Texas with discomfort in his right shoulder.

ORIOLES: Third baseman Melvin Mora is expected to be sidelined a week with a strained left hamstring.

PHILLIES: Completed a trade with the Blue Jays to acquire veteran Matt Stairs for a player to be named.

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