Pedro Alvarez
The Pirates have placed Pedro Alvarez on the restricted list
Pirates fans have to hold off on those dreams of seeing Pedro Alvarez playing at PNC Park. The Pirates placed their first-round pick on the restricted list because Alvarez won't sign his contract. Alvarez's agent Scott Boras is claiming that the team and Alvarez didn't reach agreement until after the midnight deadline.
• Jim Callis gave his thoughts on the Alvarez controversy during his ESPN.com chat Premium.
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