Roster Changes Before Road Trip

The Lynx have added pitcher Rick Bauer and catcher Dusty Wathan to the roster today while the Phillies have released pitcher Jim Crowell and sent outfielder Pedro Swann to their Double-A affiliate in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Bauer, 30, spent parts of the 2003, 2004 and 2005 seasons with the Lynx. He was assigned to the Lynx this morning by the Philadelphia Phillies. Bauer spent all of last season with the Texas Rangers, earning a 3-1 record with a 3.55 ERA in 58 games, mostly out of the bullpen. He has a record of 9-14 with a 3.67 ERA in 48 games over three seasons in Ottawa.

Wathan, 33, has been transferred from the Phillies' Double-A affiliate in Reading. He started the season on the Lynx roster, but did not appear in a game before being placed on the temporarily inactive list and then transferred to Reading. He appeared in one game with the Reading Phillies, going 2-for-5 with a run scored. This is his 14^th professional season and he has played more than 900 professional games.

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 Lynx will be back in town Friday for an eight-game homestand with games against Indianapolis and Louisville.

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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