Who’s Al Alburquerque?

Prank calls on the show were as much of a staple as the Minkman, and Francesa is usually pretty aware when someone is trying to pull one, but this was no prank.

During the 2011 baseball playoffs, a caller was curious about Francesa’s thoughts on Tigers reliever Al Alburquerque, who had allowed two runs without getting an out in Game 4 of the ALDS.

“Who’s Al Alburquerque?” Francesa asked. “No... if you’re trying to be funny it’s Al Buquerque. It’s not Al Alburquerque. I mean, oh jeez. Children near the phones.”

Francesa cut him off, but when