Washington Times
Visa issues ground Nats prospect
Mark Zuckerman
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Peter Lockley / The Washington Times The prospect formerly known as Esmailyn Gonzalez — who's now Carlos Alvarez.
VIERA, Fla. The Dominican prospect who falsified his identity before signing with the Washington Nationals three years ago may not return to the United States this season.
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"Carlos Alvarez, the player formerly known as Esmailyn Gonzalez, remains in the Dominican Republic and has yet to secure a work visa that would allow him to enter the country. Nationals president Stan Kasten said there is still "a lot going on behind the scenes" but added the shortstop may not make it back in time for the season. "
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"Gonzalez claimed to be 16 when the Nationals gave him a $1.4 million signing bonus in July 2006. An investigation headed by Major League Baseball determined Alvarez is four years older than he claimed."
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