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Pirates pick Alvarez refuses to ink deal

In this April 26, 2008 file photo provided by Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt's Pedro Alvarez watches a hit against Kentucky in Nashville, Tenn. Alvarez, the No. 2 pick in June amateur draft, was placed on Major League Baseball's restricted list Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008 after his agent claimed the contract Alvarez agreed to with the Pittsburgh Pirates minutes before the Aug. 15 signing deadline is not valid.

No. 2 draft pick Pedro Alvarez refused to sign his contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the players’ association filed a grievance Wednesday claiming the Aug. 15 deadline was unilaterally extended by Major League Baseball without the union’s permission. The Pirates announced early on Aug. 16 that Alvarez, a power-hitting third baseman from Vanderbilt, agreed to a minor league contract with a $6…


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