Tag Archives: David Robertson

Grading the Yankees first 16 games

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Michael Augustine

After 16 games (roughly 10 percent of the season) gone, let's take a look at the progress report for the 2012 Yankees.  Each batter must have at least 10 games played to qualify for a grade.  All stats present are as of 24 April. Derek Jeter- A+ ‘El Capi-tan’ is hitting .411 with a 1.080 OPS, scored ...

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The Yankee beat: the rivalry, throwbacks, and trading D-Rob?

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Rob Abruzzese

The Yankees hit five homers off Clay Buchholz and got a strong six from Ivan Nova and three from the bullpen in a 6-2 victory over the Red Sox. Here is our recap. Here is what the Yankees blogosphere was talking about today. The Captain's Blog takes a look at the historical side of the Yankees and ...

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Forget Retirement, What if Mariano Struggles?

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Curtis Clark

I've decided that I have been spoiled. Not by material goods but by the Yankees. Through numerous accolades and world championships, nothing has been more impressive than seeing one of the greatest pitchers of all time, Mariano Rivera. I don’t think there is anything Mariano Rivera can’t do? Think on it and let me know ...

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Phelps and Wade star in Yankees 12th inning win

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Rob Abruzzese

The two heroes from Tuesday night's 12 inning affair was not the man who drove in the game winning run, Raul Ibanez, instead it was a pair of relievers - David Phelps and Cory Wade. Freddy Garcia had absolutely no control of where his pitches were going. He threw five wild pitches in total and three ...

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The Yankee beat: D-Rob’s charity, No. 1 in MLB, Red Sox death

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Rob Abruzzese

The winter is finally over and the Yankees have returned to action. But they lost 7-6 to the Rays when Mariano Rivera blew a save, CC Sabathia wasn't sharp, and Joe Girardi made some questionable moves. Here is what the blogosphere was talking about today. Bleeding Yankee Blue is selling t-shirts and giving $1 from each ...

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Yankees lose in 9th to Rays on Opening Day

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Rob Abruzzese

CC Sabathia wasn't sharp and Mariano Rivera blew the game in the 9th as the Yankees lost to the Rays 7-6 on Opening Day in Tampa to start the season 0-1. QUESTIONABLE CALL: The Rays scored four runs in a big 1st inning when manager Joe Girardi called for an intentional walk of Sean Rodriguez to pitch ...

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Some positive injury news: Swisher, Granderson, D-Rob

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Rob Abruzzese

Thought I might share some good news as we wallow in the fact that a pair of 23-year-old pitchers are having MRI's on Saturday that could show serious damage. Curtis Granderson, Nick Swisher, and David Robertson all expect to be on the Opening Day Roster. Swisher, recovering from a sore groin, played five innings in a minor ...

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Injury news: MRI for Granderson, MiLB rehab for Swisher

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Rob Abruzzese

It's getting closer to the start of the season so injuries loom a bit larger than they have so far. Here is the latest: Curtis Granderson will undergo an MRI exam for a sore right elbow that forced him out of the lineup on Tuesday (NY Post). Nick Swisher, who has been dealing with a sore right ...

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