Eiland keeps Joba/Hughes stove hot

In an interview with WFAN, Yankees pitching coach Dave Eiland said, “there’s going to be restrictions, but they’re not going to be as strenuous as Joba” on the possibility of “Phil Hughes rules.”

Eiland also said there is no clear favorite; “everybody’s even.” That’s a little surprising because you would think Hughes and Joba Chamberlain would be favorites because I doubt the Yankees would want both in the bullpen — or even one in Triple-A.

My stance: Chamberlain had his chance last year and he blew it. Give Hughes a try.

I could go on and on about this, and so could anyone. If you disagree that’s fine, but everyone needs to understand there are plenty of valid arguments for both sides.