"Expected to battle for the first-baseman spot in AAA Pawtucket"
Thursday 15th January 2004 - a note from a message board on one of the Red Sox/Baseball web sites - gives a few of Brett's statistics, along with the prediction that "He’ll definitely make the majors somewhere"

"Some pretty good prospects likely heading for Hadlock"
Tuesday 23rd March 2004 - An article from the Portland Press Herald - gives details on the "likely" players who will start the season in Portland - includes Brett

"Still playing, still fighting"
Sunday 28th March 2004 - An article from the Portland Press Herald - list all the "Minor League Veterans" who will likely start the season in Portland - includes Brett

"Dogs likely know way back home"
Thursday 1st April 2004 - An article from the Portland Press Herald - gives all the details on the proposed 2004 Sea Dogs roster - at least twelve players are "returning to the team" - includes Brett

"Prospects? - Few prospects"
Sunday 4th April 2004 - An article from the Portland Press Herald - another report on the 2004 Sea Dogs roster - mentions Brett