Dominican gets drafted

[NewsWhore]

Third baseman Pedro Alvarez became the third highest Dominican ever drafted in the Major League Baseball amateur draft. Alvarez was chosen second by the Pittsburg Pirates. Alex Rodriguez was chosen first in 1993 and Moises Alou was chosen second by the Pittsburg Pirates in 1986. Interviewed from his home in New York, Alvarez said he couldn't believe his selection and defined it as a great moment. Alvarez, a standout at Vanderbilt University, knew he was to be selected in the second position, since he had been called by Pirates officials days before, but decided to keep it a secret as a surprise. It is estimated that Alvarez will sign a multi-million dollar contract and could see time in the big leagues within two years. This isn't the young man's first taste of big league recognition. Four years ago, while still in high school, Alvarez was selected by the Boston Red Sox. Alvarez, following his parents' advice, declined the Sox 700,000 offer and decided to go to school and study economics. Alvarez is considered the "next" Alex Rodriguez.

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