Joba, Giambi and Posada

Still no official word on whether Joba Chamberlain will start his next time out. While some of you with tickets for Tuesday's game, thinking you might get to see his first major league start, there's a possibility he would start Monday. He threw just 55 pitches Wednesday, and could easily come back to start Monday. Plus there would be less hype surrounding the game, since it's in Minnesota rather than at Yankee Stadium, which the Yankees might see as a plus. I know one person who would be very excited if Joba makes his first start Monday in Minnesota. His father, Harlan, will be in town for this four game series. That's very good news, as if you remember, he was hospitalized earlier this season. In other news, Jason Giambi is tearing the cover off the ball. You may be surprised to learn that his OPS (on-base-plus slugging percentage), which some view as one of the best indicators of a player's offensive production, ranks fourth-highest in the American League. Here's the story: http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/ny-spyinside0530,0,5531821.column Also, Jorge Posada could be back from the DL as early as next week. He caught seven innings without throwing to the bases in extended spring yesterday. He tested his arm in workouts, and may be fully cleared to throw to all bases in games tomorrow.Source