Pedro Alvarez to be Called Up This Week?

[Jaypers]

Jun. 14, 2010 - 9:05 a.m. ET

Pirates GM Neal Huntington indicated Sunday that third base prospect Pedro Alvarez could be promoted to the majors this week.

The call-up would move Andy LaRoche to a utility infield role. Alvarez, then, would start at third base. "Our [initial] feel was closer to the end of the month, but Pedro has responded well to the challenge of these other two guys going up," Huntington said Sunday. "Sometimes, players can push those timetables forward because of adjustments they make." Alvarez, 23, has hit .285/.370/.549 with 13 homers and 52 RBI this season in 64 games for Triple-A Indianapolis. He's worth grabbing in mixed leagues.

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

 

[js0000001]

I like him because of his NYC heritage

 

[Russ S.]

VANDY!!

Best of luck to him.
He's the real deal, and I'm 200% sure he'll do well for years to come.
Can't wait to get the etopps.

Hopefully next weeks will be Arrieta and Alvarez.