Ken Griffey Jr. went 2-for-3 with a homer, drove in four runs and scored twice to lead the Seattle Mariners in a 7-1 victory over the New York Yankees in the finale of a three-game set from Safeco Field. The win prevented the Yankees from clinching a playoff spot. Since the Red Sox won Sunday, the Yankees' magic number to clinch the AL East is nine.
The Playoffs Can Wait: M’s Beat Yanks 7-1
Joba Chamberlain got the loss after giving up seven runs on six hits in three innings of work. Considering his strict pitch count and the fact he probably won't be a major factor in the playoffs, Yankee blog Pinstripe Alley thinks its time to shut Joba down.
I'm not an alarmist. I think about the claims I make before I post them here. I've been thinking about this one since the Joba Rules started fluctuating in August: what we're doing isn't working, and it's time to shut down Joba Chamberlain for 2009. They did it for Phil Hughes for his first couple of professional season, and he's dominating the 8th inning. The M's did it for King Felix his first couple of seasons, and he's dominating the league. It's time to do it for Joba.
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