Thurston's Call-up Brings Garciaparra To Ottawa

Published on July 27, 2007 under International League (IL1)
Ottawa Lynx News Release


OTTAWA - What's in a name? Lynx fans hope SS Michael Garciaparra takes after his big brother. He fills the roster spot left open by 2B Joe Thurston's call-up to Philadelphia after Chase Utley's injury.

Garciaparra, 24, is the younger brother of Dodgers 3B Nomar Garciaparra. The younger Garciaparra was hitting .247 with 3 HR and 19 RBI in 65 games at Double-A Reading. He was Seattle's first pick, 36th overall in the 2001 Amateur Draft. He has a .264 average with 15 HR and 173 RBI in his six professional seasons.

Thurston, 27, was named Phillies Minor League Player of the Week on Tuesday. He is second in the International League with eight triples. Thurston is batting .277 for the Lynx this season, with 3 HR and 42 RBI. He is tied for the team lead in hits (108) and is second on the club in stolen bases (14), walks (35) and runs scored (52).

This is the first season the Lynx are 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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