Yanks call up Robertson....another Arm for the pen

[JonEJet]

It's about time

David Robertson entered the year as the Yankees 24th rated prospect (Baseball America). Selected in the 17th round of the 2006 MLB Draft, he made a huge impression last season making stops at Charleston, Tampa, and Trenton.

He has three above-average pitches.

David Robertson's Repetoire:

Cutter: 90-92 mph with natural cut action.

Curveball: Plus pitch. Has bite, angle and depth. Can throw for strikes or bury.

Slider: Plus pitch. Good bite, late action. Keeps down in the zone.

According to BA's 2008 prospect handbook, Robertson should challenge for a big league role in 2008. "Despite his small frame [5-foot-11, 180], he makes his mistakes down in the zone and has yet to give up a homer in pro ball [still true] ... His size seems to be the only reason scouts don't project him as a future cloaser.

Development/Progress: -- David Robertson's Career Stats --

Last season, his first as a pro, Robertson went a combined 8-3 with a 0.96 ERA at three levels. In 84 innings he surrendered just 45 hits and 32 walks. He struck out 113. Opponents held opponents to a .154 BAA.

In two seasons as Alabama's closer he posted 18 saves and averaged better than 11 strikeouts per nine innings.

[anskyruben]

Hopefully his tampon doesn't get oversoaked like Kennedy's did. If he has some heart and guts , he can be an asset.

[DaBrick Wall]

About ****ing time. This kid is disgusting.

[Bob]

They had him on the pre-game. I didn't hear a word he said because I was too entranced by the lovely Kimberly Jones.

[anskyruben]

You mean to tell me she was interviewing someone ? I just kept seeing her ...