Moving Chamberlain to the starting rotation may cause two problems. First, the only thing the Yankees have done consistently well this season is close out games when leading in the 6th or 7th. That may be compromised without their top set up guy. Secondly, there is a possibility that Chamberlain may not get to or through the 6th or 7th innings consistently, which will increase reliance on middle relief, which isn't a strength of this team.

Chamberlain may have a good outing, but the test will be how he handles the rigors of throwing 90-100 pitches every fifth day throughout the summer. Time will tell.

By the way, this may be time for the Yankees to gain ground on Boston as the Sox are without Matsuzaka and Ortiz for a while. Problem is that TB and Toronto may stay in the race longer than they have in the past.