MVN: Most Valuable Network

Well, I suppose you had to see this coming.

Former 2003 second round pick Abe Alvarez, a left-handed starter, made a fast rise through the system and debuted in Boston in 2004. He would also see time in 2005 and 2006, but could never put it all together after stumbling in AAA in 2006. In 13 games with one start in 2007, he had a 6.46 ERA, 11 BB, 6 K in 15.1 IP. He had clearly lost his luster, and I find it a shame because I was so excited about his prospects.

Just 25, he will find another organization to give him a chance, but his star has definitely dimmed from when he was considered a top prospect.

• JANUARY 27, 2007: Whatever happened to Abe?

• AUGUST 20, 2006: Abe's career has stalled
• JULY 6, 2006: Is Abe a fifth starter option? No

• JULY 1, 2005: "We haven't seen the last of Abe"
• SEPTEMBER 11, 2004: Abe is Sox's best pitching prospect, followed by Papelbon
• JULY 22, 2004: Abe Alvarez debuts for Red Sox
• JUNE 3, 2004: Comments about Abe from people who knew him
• APRIL 14, 2004: Fire Brand first covers Abe