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by Gene J. Puskar - AP
Nate Robertson returns to the Detroit Tigers on Saturday, making his first start for the team since September of last year.
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Nate Robertson's recent numbers suggest he's better suited as a reliever, not a starter
It's Just Sports —
... on the DL because of a mass found in his pitching elbow. While his stats out of the bullpen this season were not good, I'm willing to chalk that up to the injury. Even in his horrid 2008 season, he showed potential to be an effective long reliever. Here were his overall numbers as a starter in 2008: 6.35 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, 5.8 strikeouts/9 innings. Ugly to be sure, but look at his numbers one time through the lineup last season: 3.81 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 6.9 K's/9 innings . Robertson is back as a starter , and the decision can't really be faulted ... they've basically tried everyone ...
D12: What might Carlos Pena share with Bonds and McGwire?
Big League Stew —
... a fair shake? Red Sox Monster 5. Elvis Andrus(notes) is starting to back up that 'next Derek Jeter'(notes) label. Newberg Report 6. Greinke won't get 100K if he doesn't win the Cy Young. Pay up, Royals. BallStar 7. Hey look! It's Nate Robertson(notes)! Back with the Tigers! Bless You Boys 8. Is Aaron Hill(notes) ...
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All is right with the world (for now)
thesportsbank.net 9/21/2009 —
By H. Jose Bosch
The Tigers avoided an embarrassing sweep in Minnesota and who, of all people, helped save the bleeding?
Nate Robertson.
Yes, that Nate Robertson, the one who has been battling against injuries and being a good pitcher most of the year. He threw five strong innings, ...
Nate Robertson to start Saturday
mackavenuetigers.com 8/26/2009 — Per MLB.com reporter Jason Beck , Nate Robertson is being recalled by the Tigers to start in Saturday's game against the Rays. Armando Galarraga has been optioned to Toledo due to an inflamed elbow. Beck describes the move as basically a chance for Galarraga to rest without needing the disabled ...
Galarraga to Toledo, Robertson to start Saturday
beck.mlblogs.com 8/26/2009 — Nate Robertson is returning to the Detroit Tigers to start. Armando Galarraga is heading to Triple-A Toledo to basically recuperate. The Tigers announced Wednesday that they've optioned Galarraga to the Mud Hens for what is expected to be a 10-day ...
Game 126: Tigers can't seal the sweep, but that's OK
mackavenuetigers.com 8/27/2009 — Angels 4, Tigers 2 ( box ) Record: 67-50 (first place, 4-1/2 games)
Edwin Jackson continued his second-half of ... well, not quite living up to the incredible first half of the season.
The Tigers' only runs came off a home run by Adam Everett (!).
The whole team just seemed to slog ...
Don’t expect the same magic from 2006: Tigers exchange
thesportsbank.net 9/17/2009 —
By Dave Boucher and H. Jose Bosch
[Editor's note: This exchange began shortly after Detroit took two out of three in Los Angeles and before the Tigers pooped themselves in Kansas City. Some of the comments have been altered to be more timely.]
HJB-Just when Tiger fans were biting their ...
Gum Time is back in the Motor City
mackavenuetigers.com 9/4/2009 —
Few Tigers fans will ever forget the joy of Gum Time.
Nate Robertson started what would become a season-long joy in 2006 by stuffing his mouth a bit too full, hoping to start a late-innings rally.
It worked that game, and throughout the season as that edition of the ...
Rosters expand Tuesday: Who gets the call?
mackavenuetigers.com 8/31/2009 — The Sept. 1 roster expansion is typically an exciting time for fans of teams going no where fast. At last, a couple of those prospects they've been hearing about might finally get the call to the major leagues for a preview of the future. For fans of teams in the thick of a pennant race, it's ...
Nate Robertson hopeful of fall return to Tigers
mlive.com 7/8/2009 — DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers pitcher Nate Robertson said everything went well with the June 30 surgery to remove four fatty masses from his left elbow. The incision was made along the scar from the Tommy John surgery he had while...
