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Yanks' bullpen has been surprisingly good

New York Yankees relief pitcher David Robertson (30)

Photo credit: Christopher Pasatieri | New York Yankees relief pitcher David Robertson (30) reacts after striking out Cleveland Indians centerfielder Grady Sizemore (not pictured) to end the top of the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium. (June 11, 2011)

Coming out of spring training, just about everyone agreed on this much about the Yankees:

They had what looked to be the best, or at least one of the best, bullpens in baseball.

Lost, or at least overshadowed a bit, in the recent hand-wringing about the starting rotation is that for the most part, the bullpen has more than lived up to expectations, especially in the second half.

"Going...

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