Coonelly 'frustrated' by Alvarez talks

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Where have you gone, Andy Van Slyke? found this 7/24/2008 on www.post-gazette.com [flag]
HOUSTON -- Someone finally spoke up about the Pirates' contract talks with their first-round draft pick, Vanderbilt University third baseman Pedro Alvarez, and it did not sound at all upbeat. [link]

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Coonelly Speaks on Alvarez
Published 7/24/2008 by Pat (noreply@blogger.com) at Where have you gone, Andy Van Slyke?
In the negotiations between the Pirates and Pedro Alvarez, it looks like the Pirates are blinking first by going forward with their frustrations with Alvarez and Scott Boras: ...

Game 102, Coonelly Frustrated, Seven To Go
Published 7/24/2008 by Dave Harrison (dharr18@gmail.com) at Bucs Trade Winds
... Don't read too much into the comments Coonelly made on the Alvarez signing.  There were rumors the deal was close prior to the All-Star break with a possible announcement prior to or during the break.  What happened?  I haven't spoke with my "friendly bartender" lately to see what the tripping point was.  He may have no idea any way.  My guess would be the Major League contract portion of the discussions.  ...

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By Dejan Kovacevic | 7:10 p.m. Wednesday HOUSTON -- Pirates president Frank Coonelly tonight described himself as "frustrated" by the pace of talks with first-round draft pick Pedro Alvarez, the slugging third baseman out of Vanderbilt ...
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