Jaramillo Catches A Ride To Albuquerque
June 27, 2007 - International League (IL1)
Ottawa Lynx News Release
OTTAWA - Lynx catcher Jason Jaramillo was selected to the International League All-Star team today. The IL will take on the best and brightest of the Pacific Coast League July 11th in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Jaramillo, 24, is hitting .268 with 4 HR and 34 RBI. His four dingers are tied for second-most on the Lynx and he sits third among Lynx players in runs batted in. He also leads the team with three triples. Jaramillo has also thrown out 28% of potential base-stealers, good for eighth in the International League. He was also named the Phillies Minor League Player of the Week for the week ending April 22nd.
The young catcher joins Lynx Manager John Russell, who was announced as the IL squad's skipper May 30th. The roster includes 28 players from all 14 IL clubs. The PCL will announce their roster tomorrow.
There is one other piece of Canadian content to the IL roster. Louisville 1B Joey Votto was elected to the team as a starter. The 23-year-old is a native of Toronto. A complete International League All-Star roster is attached.
New All-Star Jason Jaramillo leads the Lynx back to town this weekend for a four-game set against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Saturday is Skratch's Birthday and he will be celebrating with all his mascot buddies. Skratch is asking everyone coming to Lynx Stadium to bring new unwrapped toys and books to be donated to the Salvation Army to be distributed to children in need throughout Ottawa this Christmas season.
Sunday is a special Canada Day edition of Family Fun Day! Celebrate Canada Day at the ballpark and show your patriotism with exclusive Canadian content and great Canada Day themed activities.
Tuesday's homestand finale is the first 25-Cent Hot Dog Night of the season! All hot dogs are 25 cents, limit 8 per person but you can go back into line multiple times.
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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- Jeff Niemann named to International League All-Star Team - Durham Bulls
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