Crazy notion: Did the Yankiverse over-react to Joba's death?

Nobody wanted Joba hurt. But on the day of doom, I recall this timeline of reaction:

12:30 p.m.: Working, concentrating. Overhear delighted Redsock fan saying, "Too bad about Joba."

12:31 p.m.: Locate breaking news on computer.

12:35 p.m.: Walk street, screaming at God, looking for bridge.

1:45 p.m.: Conclude this is good news. Minor setback. It will keep Joba from pushing too hard, too early, wrecking elbow, which feared he would do. Now, he can't come back too fast. It's insurance. Besides, it takes a full year to come back, and a good 16 months to be fully effective.

1:47 p.m.: Return to work, newly energized.

1:48 p.m.: Overhear Redsock fan say, "Terrible news."

1:49 p.m.:  Check latest update. Hear Cashman "doom" scenario, suggests Joba out for year. Read comments on River Ave Blues. Joba will never walk. Joba could die. Amputation looming. Joba might be in wheelchair like dad. Joba will get hooked on Oxy. Pegleg Joba, they'll call him. Forget Joba. He is dead.

2:00 p.m.: Wonder streets, seeking death bus.

Today: Joba could be back in August. Everything overblown. Overblown? In the Yankiverse? IMPOSSIBLE!