Albaladejo to Provide Relief?

Jonathan Albaladejo who was racking up awards and ridiculous numbers in Triple-A, finally was given another opportunity to pitch with the Yankees yesterday when he was called up to replace Andy Pettitte who was placed on the DL. We have all been frustrated by his major league performances in the past, but it looks like it could be “sink or swim” time for the intimidating (6’5”, 260 lbs) right-hander who throws 91-93 MPH and occasionally hits 95 MPH on the gun.Drafted out of Puerto Rico in 2001 by the Pirates after a year in Junior College, he began his professional career as a starter. However, he began to progress more rapidly when he was moved to relief in 2005. Considered a low level prospect, he was eventually cut loose by the Pirates and ended up with the Nationals in 2007 where he was dominant in Triple-A with Columbus. This earned him a call up in September with the Nats and he impressed over a short stint. This enticed the Yankees to trade Tyler Clippard for him in 2008. He...