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New song, familiar tune for Yankees

D-Rob's theme, style lack punch of Mo's "Enter Sandman" -- but he gets job done

Updated: May 9, 2012, 12:59 AM ET
By Andrew Marchand | ESPNNewYork.com

NEW YORK -- The new sound of the ninth inning in the Bronx had a southern twang. When the bullpen door swung open, "Sweet Home Alabama" played over the loudspeakers. It didn't have the intimidating presence of Metallica's "Enter Sandman," but in the end it proved sufficient.

Different song, same result.

In the post Mariano Rivera era, New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi finally officially tabbed David Robertson as his closer. An admittedly nervous Robertson did not protect ...

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