The same day that a new owner bought the team,
CF Brett Butler and right-fielder Buckshot Redux
announced their retirements. Butler played in 145
PVBL games, acquiring a batting average of .265,
24 doubles, 7 home runs, 39 stolen bases and ended
up with a fielding percentage of .978. Redux played
in 95 games, hit 5 home runs and had a batting
average of .184.
News from the front office has been sparse, but some
rumors have drifted out to the press. There are
strong indications that the team will remain in
Sacramento, and that they will likely play in the
same stadium. The only solid news from the
organization is a confirmation of the team will
use a new nickname, the River Otters. The only other
news is that pitcher Ezra Hanyzeski is likely to be
dropped, and that CF Roger Cedeno and RF J.D. Drew
will attend spring training. Drew has progressed
rapidly in the minors and is likely to have a
solid rookie season.
