The biggest worry from Pirates officials about Pedro Alvarez is that the ball has no jump off his bat and that has continued so far in the minors, as he keeps looking like a singles hitter, according to observers.
No extra base hits, 6 strikeouts for Alvarez in four minor league games
No extra base hits, 6 strikeouts for Alvarez in four minor league games 
9:54pm - Sun, Aug 21st, 2011 by DePaoli
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