PVBL: Deadwood Outlaws
Embree Takes Over as Closer

June 16, 1999

-Free Agent RHP, and former Outlaw, Billy Swift recently threw for Deadwood pitching coach Gaylord Perry. Perry was impressed with Swift, but it has not been decided if a contract will be offered. In other free agent news, RHP Blondy Macullar has been offered a minor league contract by the Outlaws, but has not yet agreed to terms. Macullar is apparently mulling over other offers.

-Newly aquired LHP Alan Embree will take over the closer's job, at least until RHP Hank Gil is recovered from his slight injury.

-The Outlaws enter tomorrow's draft with only a third round pick. GM Phil Raisor is reportedly looking for a young middle infielder.

--written by Philip Scott Raisor