Born06/10/1986 in San Pedro De Macoris, Dominican Republic
ProfileHt.: 6'0" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Debut04/15/2011
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Alburquerque came to the Rockies from the Cubs in a trade last July for Jeff Baker, who had been squeezed out of the big league lineup by the arrival of Ian Stewart. Much like Baker, Alburquerque has had a career plagued by injury. He missed the entire 2005 season following Tommy John surgery and all of 2008 after a shoulder operation. Fully healthy again, he put up his best season yet in 2009, when he became a full-time reliever. The Rockies added him to the 40-man roster after he sat in the mid-90s and touched 99 mph in the Dominican Winter League. In addition to his overpowering fastball, he also has a quality slider with depth that sits at 87-88 mph. Alburquerque had better success against lefthanders following the trade, and if he can get lefties out consistently, he'll soon fit into the back of Colorado's bullpen. He'll open 2010 in Triple-A.
Career Transactions
Olmecas de Tabasco released RHP Al Alburquerque.
Olmecas de Tabasco activated RHP Al Alburquerque from the reserve list.
Olmecas de Tabasco placed RHP Al Alburquerque on the reserve list.
RHP Al Alburquerque assigned to Olmecas de Tabasco.
Long Island Ducks signed free agent RHP Al Alburquerque.
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