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The Pirates have unsuccessfully tried to trade the
28-year-old Alvarez, a former first-round pick, for more than a
year because of high strikeout numbers and highly deficient
defensive numbers at both first and third base.
"Pedro Alvarez grew up as a Pirate, and he and his wife Keli
were active members of our community for the seven seasons Pedro
was with us," Pirates president Frank Coonelly said via a news
release. "Pedro also made major contributions to the success
that we have had over the last several years. We thank him for
his contributions and wish him, Keli and his young daughter all
the best as Pedro continues his baseball career."
In 2013, Alvarez led the National League with 36 homers. He also
led the league with 186 strikeouts and made 27 errors at third
base. This past season, Alvarez batted .243 with 27 homers, but
committed 23 errors in his first season as a major league first
baseman.
Outfielder Jaff Decker was also non-tendered while eight other
arbitration eligible players -- catchers Francisco Cervelli and
Chris Stewart, shortstop Jordy Mercer, second baseman Neil
Walker, starter Jeff Locke and relievers Mark Melancon, Tony
Watson and Jared Hughes were all tendered contracts.
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