MLB Punchlines: Will Joba Remain in the Bullpen in '09?

Hey, Bay Area baseball fans have you had enough for one season? (San Fran Chronicle)

This is not what you want to hear from one of your top pitchers heading down the stretch: "I don't know if it's a confidence thing, but I'm not trusting myself right now." (Philly Inquirer)

Tampa might be winning games, but you would not be able to tell by the numbers at the gate. Cliff Floyd is not impressed. (New York Times)

Is it good news or bad news to Brian Cashman that the Steinbrenner's want him back as GM next year? (NY Post)

Depending on free agent moves the Yankees make this offseason Joba Chamberlain could start the 2009 season in the bullpen. (NY Daily News)

Ben Sheets' groin is a little sore, but he expects to make his next scheduled start vs the Padres on Saturday. (Journal Sentinel)

Adam Wainwright is fully aware that chicks dig the long ball. (Miami Herald)

Kaz Matsui was activated off of the DL yesterday and no he did not have anal fissures again. Your gross. (Houston Chronicle)

Jim Leyland thinks Justin Verlander needs to be more accountable for bad outings. (Detroit Free Press)