A few quick notes today:* Pedro Swann (left), a product of St. Mark's High and Delaware State, has been demoted to double-A Reading. Swann, 36, hadn't gotten much playing time at triple-A Ottawa. As a reserve outfielder behind Chris Roberson, Ron Calloway and Lou Collier, he was 3-for-9 with three RBIs in only three games. At Reading, Swann figures to get more regular at-bats, especially since Braden Florence is on the disabled list with a left biceps injury. Reading's other outfielders are Greg Jacobs and Javon Moran, both of whom have started the season strong. I had a pleasant conversation with Swann during spring training, and it's clear how much he loves baseball. I suppose you have to really love the game to play in the minors for as long as he has. Most people wouldn't subject themselves to so many long bus rides and two-star hotels. Here's hoping we see Swann at Citizens Bank Park someday, just like we saw long-time minor-leaguer Chris Coste last season.
* Teaser: Pinch-hitting Martin Frank reports that Charlie Manuel hinted before tonight's game that Brett Myers may become the Phillies' closer in the not-too-distant future. You can read more about that in Tuesday's News Journal. What do you think? Would that be a good move for the Phillies?
After flying home from Cincinnati earlier today, I'll be back at The Bank tomorrow.
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