Alvarez called up by Pirates

2012-03-29 02:05:24
  • The Pirates promoted third baseman Pedro Alvarez.
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    The Pirates promoted third baseman Pedro Alvarez.

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By Colin Dunlap / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

MOOSIC, Pa. -- The player many Pirates fans consider hope, optimism and the can't-miss-prospect their favorite franchise hasn't had in decades is on the way.

Pedro Alvarez, the 23-year-old power-hitting No.2 overall pick in the 2008 draft was called up by the Pirates late Tuesday night following a game he played for the Class AAA Indianapolis Indians.

He found out as he walked out of the clubhouse via a cellphone call from Pittsburgh and immediately embraced his family, who was at his game.

Colin Dunlap: cdunlap@post-gazette.com . Find more at PBC Blog .
First Published June 15, 2010 10:11 pm
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