Crowell And Swann Leave Lynx

April 23, 2007 - International League (IL1)
Ottawa Lynx News Release


OTTAWA - The Philadelphia Phillies have released pitcher Jim Crowell and sent outfielder Pedro Swann to their Double-A affiliate in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Crowell, 32, made two starts for the Lynx this season, compiling a 15.19 ERA over 5.1 innings. He spent all of last season with the Phillies' Triple-A affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, going 2-3 with 2 saves in 40 appearances, including seven starts.

Swann, 36, got into three games this season, going 3-for-9 with two doubles and three runs batted in. Swann also played in Ottawa during the 2003 and 2004 seasons. He was the Most Valuable Player in 2003-the last time the Lynx made the playoffs.

The Lynx have today off as they travel to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for a series against the Yankees Tuesday through Thursday. The Lynx swept a two-game series between the two clubs this past weekend by a combined score of 21-7. The team will be back in town Friday for an eight-game homestand with games against Indianapolis and Louisville.

This is the first season for the Lynx as the Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. The Lynx Box Office is Open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 4 pm. Ticket information can be found at www.ottawalynx.com or by calling 613 747-LYNX (5969).



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