Suarez Sent to Triple-A Pawtucket
April 24, 2009 - Eastern League (EL1)
Portland Sea Dogs News Release
Portland, Maine- Portland Sea Dogs' infielder Iggy Suarez has been transferred to Triple-A Pawtucket. Right-handed pitcher Blake Maxwell rejoins the Sea Dogs from Single-A Lowell. Maxwell will wear uniform # 45 and is scheduled to start on Sunday, April 26th at 1:00 PM against the Connecticut Defenders.
Suarez, 27 years-old, has spent parts of the last four seasons with the Sea Dogs. He ranks in the top 20 in franchise history in games played (13th, 246), runs scored (14th, 116), hits (18th, 202), and doubles (18th, 41). He was selected by the fans as the Sea Dogs Citizen of the Year award winner in 2007 and 2008. Suarez was selected by the Red Sox in the 24th round of the 2003 First-Year Player Draft. This will be Suarez's first opportunity at the Triple-A level.
Suarez has appeared in 11 games for the Sea Dogs this season hitting .111 (3-for-27) with four RBI. In 2008, Suarez established career highs with five home runs, 50 RBI, and 124 games played spending the entire season with Portland.
Maxwell has appeared in three games (one start) for the Sea Dogs this season posting a 0-0 record with a 4.05 ERA. Maxwell, 24 years-old, was selected by the Red Sox in the 40th round of the 2005 First-Year Player Draft. This is his first season at the Double-A level. In 2008 with Single-A Lancaster, Maxwell posted 5-9 record with one save and a 3.32 ERA.
The Portland Sea Dogs continue their homestand Friday night at 6:00 PM against the Connecticut Defenders. Tickets for Sea Dogs' home games can be purchased by calling the Sea Dogs Ticket Office at 207-879-9500 or online at www.seadogs.com.
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