Why hasn't Pedro Alvarez reported to the Pirates yet?

Question

Is it because of his agent Scott Boras, a medical condition, him having second thoughts about signing or what? And this after the Bucs advanced him half of his $6 Million bonus!

Answer 1

According to this article, the Pirates may have signed him after the midnight deadline.

Answer 2

Very astute observation you made. Here's MLB's take on it. Logistics problems ...exactly what does a 21 year old millionaire have on his plate?

An update on his situation:

Answer 3

i think hes finishing school