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Ex-Yankees pitcher busted as alleged drug kingpin

Journeyman starting pitcher Esteban Loaiza was arrested Friday in San Diego with over 20 kilograms of cocaine and/or heroin, according to police documents.

Loaiza is being held in South Bay Detention Facility on $200,000 bail. His next court hearing is Wednesday.

Loaiza spent 14 seasons in the major leagues, including a brief stint in 2004 with the Yankees. The 46-year-old Mexico native also pitched for the Pirates, Blue Jays, White Sox, Nationals, Athletics and Dodgers.