Baseball To Deal Or Not To Deal: Joba Chamberlain for Scott Downs? It’s no secret the New York Yankees and GM Brian Cashman would like to improve the teams pitching. After missing out of top of the line starters Cliff Lee and Dan Haren, the attention is likely moved to acquiring bullpen help. by Staff Post July 28, 2010 It’s no secret the New York Yankees and GM Brian Cashman would like to improve the teams pitching. After missing out of top of the line starters Cliff Lee and Dan Haren, the attention is likely moved to acquiring bullpen help. Can a deal be worked out before the trade deadline this Saturday? There have been a number of names thrown around of late. There was talk of the Yankees trying to acquire closer Joakim Soria from the Kansas City Royals. That deal would solve the Yankees bullpen problems immediately as well as in the future, but it seems unlikely. Of the players known to be available, the best bullpen arm is likely Scott Downs of the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto GM Alex Anthopoulos knows he has the best reliever available and is so far taking advantage of that. He is asking for some big names and big prospects in return for Downs. According to the New York Post, Toronto has asked for Joba Chamberlain or Jesus Montero in return for Downs. Now, I highly doubt the Yankees would give up Joba or Montero for a two to three month rental on Downs. Would you? With Joba Chamberlain struggling this season in the eight inning role and lefty Damaso Marte on the disabled list, the Yankees are in the market for relief help including a lefty specialist. Downs could help in both areas. He could be used as a specialist against left handed batters or as a seventh or eight inning guy. But at what cost? Is he worth giving up Joba or top prospect Jesus Montero? I don’t think so. I’d be happy to acquire Downs at a lower cost. As the trade deadline gets closer, the Blue Jays will have to decide between lowering their asking price or keeping Downs and losing him via free agency. I am one of the people willing to part ways with Joba Chamberlain, but not for Scott Downs. Post Views: 1,074 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Staff Post Latest posts by Staff Post (see all) In The Zone Announces Initial Podcast Lineup - November 13, 2020 The Essential Resources You Need to Start Your Own Gym in 2020 - February 6, 2020 Wilder vs Fury II – How the second fight will be different to the first? - February 5, 2020 Early turnovers, defensive struggles plague the Scarlet Knights - January 26, 2020 Related TopicsDamaso Martejesus monteroJoba ChamberlainNew York YankeesScott DownsToronto Blue Jays Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 19, 2021 Whoop Rewards Employees With $100 Each Month To Sleep by Inesh Chari | posted on March 22, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 106: Newsday’s Neil Best (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 12, 2021 More in Baseball You Know I’m Right, Episode 112: New York Jets’ Insider Brian Costello (Audio/Video) On the 112th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) On the 109th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 108: WFAN’s Sweeny Murti (Audio/Video) On the 108th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 107: New York Post’s Columnist Mike Vaccaro (Audio/Video) On the 107th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... Mets Wake Up A Little On Return Home Mets Keep Fighting, Take Series From St. Louis