Al Alburquerque Stats & Scouting Report

IP	245.0
ERA	3.16
WHIP	1.314
BB/9	5.0
SO/9	10.7

Full name Alberto Jose Alburquerque
Born 06/10/1986 in San Pedro De Macoris, Dominican Republic
Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Debut 04/15/2011

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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.
RHP Al Alburquerque assigned to Toros del Este.
Long Island Ducks signed free agent RHP Al Alburquerque.
RHP Al Alburquerque assigned to Acereros del Norte.
Acereros del Norte placed RHP Al Alburquerque on the reserve list.
RHP Al Alburquerque assigned to Charros de Jalisco.
RHP Al Alburquerque assigned to Charros de Jalisco.
RHP Al Alburquerque assigned to Charros de Jalisco.
Acereros del Norte signed free agent RHP Al Alburquerque.
Estrellas Orientales placed RHP Al Alburquerque on the reserve list.
Estrellas Orientales placed RHP Al Alburquerque on the reserve list.
RHP Al Alburquerque assigned to Estrellas Orientales.
Estrellas Orientales activated RHP Al Alburquerque.
Buffalo Bisons released RHP Al Alburquerque.
RHP Al Alburquerque assigned to Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays signed free agent RHP Al Alburquerque to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
RHP Al Alburquerque elected free agency.
RHP Al Alburquerque assigned to Leones del Escogido.
Chicago White Sox selected the contract of RHP Al Alburquerque from Charlotte Knights.
Chicago White Sox signed free agent RHP Al Alburquerque to a minor league contract.
RHP Al Alburquerque assigned to Charlotte Knights.
Kansas City Royals released RHP Al Alburquerque.
Kansas City Royals designated RHP Al Alburquerque for assignment.
Kansas City Royals selected the contract of RHP Al Alburquerque from Omaha Storm Chasers.
Kansas City Royals sent RHP Al Alburquerque outright to Omaha Storm Chasers.
Kansas City Royals designated RHP Al Alburquerque for assignment.
Kansas City Royals selected the contract of RHP Al Alburquerque from Omaha Storm Chasers.
RHP Al Alburquerque assigned to Omaha Storm Chasers.
Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Al Alburquerque to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
RHP Al Alburquerque elected free agency.
RHP Al Alburquerque assigned to Aguilas Cibaenas.
Seattle Mariners signed free agent RHP Al Alburquerque to a minor league contract.
RHP Al Alburquerque assigned to Tacoma Rainiers.
Salt Lake Bees released RHP Al Alburquerque.
Los Angeles Angels sent Al Alburquerque outright to Salt Lake Bees.
Salt Lake Bees activated RHP Al Alburquerque from the 7-day disabled list.
Salt Lake Bees sent RHP Al Alburquerque on a rehab assignment to AZL Angels.
Salt Lake Bees placed RHP Al Alburquerque on the 7-day disabled list.
Los Angeles Angels optioned RHP Al Alburquerque to Salt Lake Bees.
Los Angeles Angels selected the contract of Al Alburquerque from Salt Lake Bees.
Los Angeles Angels sent Al Alburquerque outright to Salt Lake Bees.
Los Angeles Angels designated RHP Al Alburquerque for assignment.
Los Angeles Angels signed free agent Al Alburquerque.
Los Angeles Angels optioned RHP Al Alburquerque to Salt Lake Bees.
RHP Al Alburquerque elected free agency.
Detroit Tigers recalled RHP Al Alburquerque from Toledo Mud Hens.
Detroit Tigers optioned Al Alburquerque to Toledo Mud Hens.
Detroit Tigers recalled Al Alburquerque from Toledo Mud Hens.
Detroit Tigers optioned Al Alburquerque to Toledo Mud Hens.
sent RHP Al Alburquerque on a rehab assignment to Toledo Mud Hens.
sent RHP Al Alburquerque on a rehab assignment to Lakeland Flying Tigers.
Al Alburquerque roster status changed by Detroit Tigers.
Detroit Tigers placed RHP Al Alburquerque on the 15-day disabled list. Recovering from December 2011 right elbow surgery.
Detroit Tigers activated RHP Al Alburquerque from the 15-day disabled list.
sent RHP Al Alburquerque on a rehab assignment to Toledo Mud Hens.
Al Alburquerque roster status changed by Detroit Tigers.
Detroit Tigers placed RHP Al Alburquerque on the 15-day disabled list.
Detroit Tigers placed RHP Al Alburquerque on the 7-day disabled list. Concussion.
Detroit Tigers activated RHP Al Alburquerque from the 15-day disabled list.
Detroit Tigers placed RHP Al Alburquerque on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 30, 2011. Right elbow inflammation.
Detroit Tigers recalled Al Alburquerque from Toledo Mud Hens.
Detroit Tigers optioned Al Alburquerque to Toledo Mud Hens.
Detroit Tigers signed free agent Al Alburquerque.
RHP Al Alburquerque elected free agency.
RHP Al Alburquerque assigned to Aguilas Cibaenas.
Tulsa Drillers activated RHP Al Alburquerque from the 7-day disabled list.
Tulsa Drillers placed RHP Al Alburquerque on the 7-day disabled list.
RHP Al Alburquerque assigned to Tulsa Drillers from Tri-City Dust Devils.
Al Alburquerque assigned to Tri-City Dust Devils from Tulsa Drillers.
Colorado Rockies designated RHP Al Alburquerque for assignment.
Al Alburquerque roster status changed by Tulsa Drillers.
Tulsa Drillers placed RHP Al Alburquerque on the temporarily inactive list.
Colorado Rockies optioned RHP Al Alburquerque to Tulsa Drillers.
Colorado Rockies selected the contract of Al Alburquerque from Tulsa Drillers.
RHP Al Alburquerque assigned to Aguilas Cibaenas.
Daytona Cubs traded RHP Al Alburquerque to Tulsa Drillers.
Al Alburquerque assigned to Daytona Cubs from Peoria Chiefs.