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Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

Poveda Suspended for Three Games

August 19, 2011 - Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Florida Marlins have announced a pair of roster moves that impacts their Double-A affiliate Jacksonville Suns roster prior to this afternoon's game against the Mobile BayBears at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.

Right-handed starting pitcher Omar Poveda has been placed on the suspended list for three games due to conduct detrimental to the team. Poveda is 7-6 with a 4.32 ERA in 25 starts for the Suns this season, and he only pitched two innings in his last start on Wednesday night against Mobile, taking the loss in the 6-2 game.

In a corresponding move, right-handed relief pitcher Chris Squires has been transferred from High-A Jupiter to Jacksonville. Squires, who pitched for the Suns in two games in early July, is 1-2 in the minors this season with a 4.61 ERA in 24 appearances for the Suns, Greensboro Grasshoppers, Jamestown Jammers, and Hammerheads.

The Suns roster now stands at 23, and a revised roster is attached.

The Suns and BayBears will play game four of the five-game series on Friday afternoon at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. Left-handed pitcher Jose Alvarez (1-4, 6.10 ERA) will pitch for Jacksonville while right-hander Charles Brewer (4-1, 3.03 ERA) will pitch for Mobile.

Friday's game will be "Businessperson Special" at the Baseball Grounds, with fans having the opportunity to purchase a home plate box ticket for $15.50 that includes a large hot dog and a large beverage of choice. Friday's game will start at 1:05 p.m. ET, and fans can listen to the contest beginning at 12:50 p.m. with the U.F. & Shands Pregame Show on www.jaxsuns.com.

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