Reliever Kyle Allen Signed

INCOLN, Neb. - The Lincoln Saltdogs have announced that the team has signed left handed pitcher Kyle Allen to a contract for the 2006 season.

Allen, a native of Westminster, CA, was acquired last August and appeared in 11 games, all in relief, for the Saltdogs after starting the season with the Lakewood BlueClaws of the South Atlantic League (A) in 2005. As a Saltdog, Allen recorded seven strikeouts in 7.1 innings pitched.

A 16th round draft pick by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2004 draft, Allen will begin his third season of professional baseball in 2006.

The Lincoln Saltdogs, members of the American Association of Independent League Professional Baseball, will begin their sixth season of professional baseball on May 11, 2006 in Pensacola.

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