Hank wants Joba to Start

Joba Chamberlain should eventually be in the starting rotation, but the process would be too taxing on the pitching staff. He would have to be sent down to the minors for about a month to gradually lengthen his outings. He's usually only in the game for an inning at a time and the Yankees would need him to be on the mound an average of 6 innings. Sending Chamberlain to the minors would weaken an already susceptible bullpen and could hurt the Yankees' chances this season. When he makes his transition to the starting rotation, it should be done in spring training so the Yankees don't miss his lively arm (like the Red Sox tried with Papelbon in 2007). He's got the stuff to be a solid starting pitcher, but now can't be the time.

Also, I find it interesting that Steinbrenner leaves Mussina out of his ideal starting rotation while he's been pitching better than Hughes or Kennedy. If there was a plan to move Chamberlain to the rotation, upon his return one of the younger pitchers would be the ones out of the rotation (unless Mussina implodes). The Yankees have a difficult situation on their hands and they'll be looking around to make some moves to help their starting rotation because moving Chamberlain is not a feasible solution this season.