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Closet Cleaned; Denials Cease

Posted by Steve Elliott at Dec 15, 2002 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )
A recently retired National has joined the growing ranks of openly gay ballplayers. Congrats on coming clean with your teammates!image
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...........Flashback---1993 South Champions

Posted by Steve Elliott at Dec 15, 2002 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )
Front: Dax Rodriguez First Row: Jeff Neibauer, Ryan Peck, Brad Sterling, Andy Tocco, JJ Neibauer Second Row: Steve Hluchnik, Steve Elliott, Lance Longhenry, Gary Meier, Chris Johnson, Mark Sura Third Row: Andy Butorac, Dave Glaser, Robert Kleinschmidtimage
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Jake Koutnik named Field Manager

Posted by Steve Elliott at Dec 15, 2002 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )
The West Allis Nationals are pleased to introduce infielder, Jake Koutnik, as the team's new field manager. Koutnik, the team's second baseman, will assume gameday lineup and roster responsibilities. Koutnik begins his ninth season in 2003, and is coming off his finest offensive season ever. Koutnik offers competitiveness and toughness to a squad that fell one game short of a third consecutive county championship. Team business responsibilities will continue to be handled by Steve Elliott.
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Winter Meeting Notes

Posted by Steve Elliott at Dec 15, 2002 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )
1. Management Restructuring-Koutnik agrees to act in the role of field manager. Elliott to continue as business manager. 2. Player Fees: $100 ; $50 for college students. 3. Sponsors: In addition to historical sponsors, Magoos will be pursued. 4. Schedule: Road trip May 16-18. (4 games) Regular season begins May 24. 5. Nationalsfest: Format changed. This year's team will host a team of retired Nationals in an exhibition baseball game on May 3. Details to follow. 6. Hats redesigned: Team will sport all-Navy hat with silver "N" logo and silver eyelets. 7. Orders are being taken for 2002 commemorative plaques. 8. Those in need of new uniform pants, socks, or belts should contact Steve. 9. Please forward any new address, phone, or e-mail changes to Steve.
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Nationals to Name New Field Manager

Posted by Steve Elliott at Nov 27, 2002 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )
League and team insiders, speaking on conditions of anonymity, have revealed that the team will name a new field manager at its Winter Meeting on December 15, 2002.