Thursday, April 13, 2006
Prime Prospect Scott Olson Called Up From AAA
The Florida Marlins have called up prized prospect Scott Olson, a 22-year-old lefty, from AAA Albuquerque to start Saturday at Arizona. Olson was 3-1 with a 2.75 ERA in five starts during camp, but was sent down because a No. 5 starter would not be needed until this weekend. He struck out a batter an inning in a five-game tryout last September.
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