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His velocity remained higher when he came out of the bullpen. Before Chamberlain ended up on the disabled list for his elbow, he was used as the setup man for Mariano Rivera. Rafael Soriano had that role, but when he ended up on the disabled list,...
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The Yankees, though, will also have Triple-A starters D.J. Mitchell, Adam Warren and David Phelps to consider. George Kontos also had considerable success as a Triple-A long man last year — with some solid big league outings late in the year — and Rule...
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New York Yankees relief pitcher Rafael Soriano pitches to the Detroit Tigers in the sixth inning of Game 4 in their MLB American League Division Series baseball playoffs in Detroit, Michigan, October 4, 2011. View Photo »
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The usage patterns are unlike any other position in the game, so the physical affect of one season to another is hard to figure out. So, does David Robertson have another All-Star caliber year as 8th inning man? Even a small letdown will make him a...
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The Yankees have one other aging yet key component, closer, Mariano Rivera, who is 42. He has proven to be durable throughout his career and with the care and feeding the Yankees give him, there is little reason to believe he cannot close all year. If...
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Cabrera in exchange for him. That never materialized, though, and the Pirates sent Gonzalez to the Braves. After just 17 innings Gonzalez tore his UCL and missed the rest of the 2007 season, followed by a good portion of the 2008 season. He came back...
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New York Yankees relief pitcher Rafael Soriano throws during the sixth inning of Game 3 of baseball's American League division series against the Detroit Tigers on Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, in Detroit. The Tigers won 5-4. View Photo »
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Rafael R. Soriano Presents "THE CHEESEBURGER CHALLENGE!!!" Episode 1: "6-Patty Burger"
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Point is, Robertson was incredible last year, and he did absolutely nothing to suggest he should lose his grip on the eighth inning. But that doesn’t mean there’s not a decision to be made. Rafael Soriano didn’t win over many Yankees fans last year. He...
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Can Fernando Rodney find his old magic? Rodney was an intriguing offseason acquisition. The Rays have been successful finding relievers over the past four seasons -- such as Al Reyes, Troy Percival, Joaquin Benoit, Joel Peralta, Kyle Farnsworth, Rafael...
About Rafael Soriano
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Rafael Soriano (born December 19, 1979 in San José, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves. He made his Major League debut with the Seattle Mariners on May 5, 2002. He bats and throws right-handed. Soriano throws a moving fastball in the mid to upper 90's, which has been known to reach triple digits, along... Full Article
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 21: Rafael Soriano #29 and Russell Martin #55 of the New York Yankees celebrate after clinching the American League East division against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 21, 2011 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 04: Rafael Soriano #29 of the New York Yankees throws a pitch in the top of the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 4, 2011 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 02: Rafael Soriano #29 of the New York Yankees throws to first base against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on September 2, 2011 in the Bronx Borough of New York City.
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BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 07: Rafael Soriano #29 of the New York Yankees delivers a pitch in the seventh inning against the Boston Red Sox on August 7, 2011 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
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CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 03: Rafael Soriano #29 of the New York Yankees pitches in the 9th inning against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on August 3, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Yankees defeated the White Sox 18-7.
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New York Yankees closer Rafael Soriano, right, celebrates with catcher Russell Martin after the Yankees defeated the Chicago White Sox 18-7 in a baseball game in Chicago, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011.
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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 30: Rafael Soriano #29 of the New York Yankees is congratulated by teammate Francisco Cervelli #17 after defeating the Baltimore Orioles on July 30, 2011 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. Yankees defeated the Orioles 17-3.
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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 30: Rafael Soriano #29 of the New York Yankees delivers a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles in the ninth inning on July 30, 2011 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. Yankees defeated the Orioles 17-3.
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New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi (28) walks toward reliever Rafael Soriano (L) in the bullpen before an American League MLB baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Florida, May 16, 2011.
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 13: Rafael Soriano #29 of the New York Yankees in action against the Boston Red Sox during their game on May 13, 2011 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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New York Yankees relief pitcher Rafael Soriano, right, speaks with manager Joe Girardi during a bullpen session prior to a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Monday, May 16, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 26: Rafael Soriano #29 of the New York Yankees is joined by his teammates on the mound in the top of the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on April 26, 2011 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 26: Rafael Soriano #29 of the New York Yankees walks to the dugout after the top of the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on April 26, 2011 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 26: Rafael Soriano #29 of the New York Yankees pitches in the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on April 26, 2011 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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New York Yankees pitcher Rafael Soriano throws to the Toronto Blue Jays during the ninth inning of their American League MLB baseball game in Toronto, April 20, 2011.
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New York Yankees relief pitcher Rafael Soriano pitches to the Detroit Tigers in the sixth inning of Game 4 in their MLB American League Division Series baseball playoffs in Detroit, Michigan, October 4, 2011.
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New York Yankees relief pitcher Rafael Soriano throws during the sixth inning of Game 3 of baseball's American League division series against the Detroit Tigers on Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, in Detroit. The Tigers won 5-4.
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 16: Rafael Soriano #29 of the New York Yankees pitches during the eighth inning against the Texas Rangers on April 16, 2011 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the Rangers 5-2.
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Tampa Bay Rays' Matt Joyce (R) circles the bases after hitting a three-run homer off New York Yankees' Rafael Soriano during the seventh inning of an American League MLB baseball game in St. Petersburg, Florida, September 27, 2011.
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New York Yankees relief pitcher Rafael Soriano reacts as Tampa Bay Rays' Matt Joyce, left, rounds the bases after his seventh-inning, three-run home run during a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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Tampa Bay Rays' Matt Joyce, right, celebrates with teammate B.J. Upton after Joyce hit a seventh-inning, three-run home run off New York Yankees relief pitcher Rafael Soriano during a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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Tampa Bay Rays' Matt Joyce follows the flight of his seventh-inning, three-run home run off New York Yankees relief pitcher Rafael Soriano during a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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New York Yankees relief pitcher Rafael Soriano reacts after the final out of the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, in New York. The Yankees won 4-2 and clinched the AL East title.
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 05: Rafael Soriano #29 of the New York Yankees walks Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on April 5, 2011 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 05: Rafael Soriano #29 of the New York Yankees is pulled from the game in the eighth inning after loading the bases against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on April 5, 2011 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 21: Rafael Soriano #29 and Russell Martin #55 of the New York Yankees celebrate after clinching the American League East division against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 21, 2011 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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