[jacksonianmarch]

Chamberlain is a starter. This is how Cashman sees it and it is the right way to think.

We've been over this before. In order for Joba to A. be a starter at the end of the yr and B. beat his innings limit, we need to start the transition June 1.

Also, having Joba out there now gives us a shot to decipher which pitchers are useful and which are useless. As of right now, the 2 vets (Farns and Hawkins) have allowed 17ER in 19IP. The younger guys like Bruney and Ohlendorf have been very solid. By the time Joba hits the bush leagues to build up his arm, one of the above will step up and do a serviceable job as the 8th inning guy.