Nationals reliever, and former Senator, Jon Albaladejo was traded to the Yankees for starting pitcher Tyler Clippard.
I’ve seen both pitchers and believe this is a good trade for the Nationals. Clippard is a control pitcher, decent stuff and durable. He has the ability to pitch deep into the game. My opinion, which is also the opinion of several others, is that Clippard projects to be a #4 or #5 starter in the majors. Senators fans might remember he threw a no hitter against us in 2006.
Here is MiLB.com report on the trade:
The Nationals continued to stay busy at the Winter Meetings, acquiring right-hander Tyler Clippard from the Yankees for right-handed reliever Jonathan Albaladejo on Monday night, according to a baseball source. The news was first reported by The Washington Post.
Clippard, 22, made his Major League debut in 2007 and went 3-1 with a 6.33 ERA in six starts. Albaladejo also made his Major League debut this past season, giving up three runs in 14 1/3 innings out of the bullpen.
Nationals general manager Jim Bowden was not available for comment on the deal, which is pending physicals.
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