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5 relief pitchers who can fill out the Yankees bullpen

By Rucker Haringey

PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 23: Adam Ottavino #0 of the Colorado Rockies pitches during the bottom of the eighth inning at Chase Field against the Arizona Diamondbacks on September 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Rockies beat the Diamondbacks 2-0. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 23: Adam Ottavino #0 of the Colorado Rockies pitches during the bottom of the eighth inning at Chase Field against the Arizona Diamondbacks on September 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Rockies beat the Diamondbacks 2-0. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 09: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) David Robertson #30 of the New York Yankees in action against the Boston Red Sox in Game Four of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 9, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Red Sox defeated the Yankees 4-3. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 09: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) David Robertson #30 of the New York Yankees in action against the Boston Red Sox in Game Four of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 9, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Red Sox defeated the Yankees 4-3. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

4. David Robertson

Robertson is a year older than Miller, but he has been much more durable and consistent throughout his career. That’s why his market will be much more robust.

He wasn’t quite as dominant for the Yankees last season as he was two years ago, but his 3.23 ERA in 69.2 innings pitched is right in line with his career average. HIs performance might start to decline next year, but whoever signs Robertson can feel pretty comfortable he’ll be an above average option late in the ball game.

Robertson’s market is only really limited by his desire to pitch close to his Rhode Island home. Unfortunately for Yankees fans, that makes the Red Sox a particularly attractive option. Boston’s interest in Robertson has been described as “heavy” during the majority of the offseason.

It’s pretty likely the race to sign Robertson will boil down to a heavyweight battle between the two AL East powers. The winner may not be the franchise that offers the most money though. Instead, years could be the deciding factor here. If either the Yankees or Red Sox are willing to hand Robertson a three-year deal at a competitive salary, he’ll find it difficult to turn down.

Robertson is a guy Cashman will absolutely make an offer to in the coming weeks. Time will tell whether or not it’s good enough to retain his services.

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