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David Wells: Joba getting short straw

David Wells pitched 21 years in the big leagues. And while he often saw things with eyes that produced different visions, when it came to pitching Wells possessed above-average intelligence. A rubber arm and the ability to throw breaking balls for strikes helped win 239 games, but don’t underestimate his head.

And what the former Yankee lefty and current TBS broadcaster sees going on with Joba Chamberlain is something he doesn’t agree with.

“I don’t think they are doing the right thing with Joba,” Wells told The Post. “Pulling him out in the fourth inning, that has to be tough for the kid and he could lose confidence.”

According to Wells, who hurled in an era when young arms weren’t coddled, Chamberlain shouldn’t be limited to a certain amount of innings per start. He simply shouldn’t be in the rotation.

“Make him the set-up guy and when Mo [Rivera] retires, give him the [closer’s] job,” Wells said.

Chamberlain, who will open a three-game series against the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium tonight, has had his innings limited in the previous five starts. During that span, he is 0-2 with an 8.44 ERA and has allowed 23 hits in 16 innings.

Slated for two more regular-season starts, Chamberlain will likely be in the bullpen for the ALDS when the Yankees will use three starters.

george.king@nypost.com