And that can not be comforting to any Yankee fan. The good doctor in Alabama has worked on some of the most high-profile athletes in sports — and sports entertainment for that matter. Joba had an MRI in New York and will bring them to Dr. Andrews. Any loss for any portion of the season would damage the Yankees, but a loss for the rest of the year would be devastating to say the least. Can they make the playoffs with Joba or are they toast? Red Sox and Rays fans are probably getting giddy, right?

Yankee fans: Who needs Joba when Carl Pavano is getting ready for a rehab start Thursday with Trenton?