PVBL: New Orleans Vampires
Saints Cleanup in Draft *chuckle*

January 15, 2000

Saints look for YOUR help in re-naming the franchise

The New Orleans Saints participated in their first Free Agent Draft tonight and came up with the following:

C Paul Bako
C Keith Osik
RHP Claire Boucher
LHP Brad Woodall

The Saints then sent LOW minor prospect and LHP Art Kendall to Tucson, along with their draft pick C Keith Osik, in return for C Jason Varitek.

Meanwhile, the Saints are looking to rename the franchise. The host city of New Orleans *IS* to remain the same as is Huey Long Field. However, "Saints" is out. Here were the suggestions from other owners to serve as your ballot (you may vote for only ONE nickname, please and no write-in's):

-Ditkas
-Hurricanes
-French Quarters
-Vampires
-Vamps
-Bayou Boys
-Gumbo
-Moonshiners
-Swamprats
-Nightmare(s)
-Muck Dogs
-Cheap Plastic Beads
-Gators
-Strippers
-Buddhusts
-Nudists
-Oreos
-Nemesis
-Riverboat Gamblers
-Casinos
-Drunkards

Please choose 1 of the above and take this vote seriously...the future of our franchise depends on it!!!

We will not make an announcement until all 28 votes have been received. Thanks in advance...

--written by Jeremy Chrabascz