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News and Notes during the Season

"Roneberg eyes major mission"
An article published in the Cairns Post on Tuesday 6th April 2004 - Brett did this interview 'via email' and spoke about his Spring Training, games with the Red Sox Major League team, the coming season, and his hopes for the future

"Former Dogs come back to lead pack"
This article is from the Portland Press Herald - and was published on Thursday 8th April 2004 - the season's Opening Day - gives the details on three 'returning' Sea Dogs - Brett, Jesus Medrano and Jeff Bailey - contains a brief report on and a few comments from each player

"The Boys are back in Town"
Published on the "Around Maine" web site, this article gives a complete run-down on the Sea Dogs team for the 2004 season - Brett is mentioned along with the trades that saw him end up in a Red Sox uniform - Thursday 8th April 2004

"Welcome back, mate"
This article was published in the Altoona Mirror newspaper on Friday 9th April 2004 - the Sea Dogs first series was against the Altoona Curve where Brett spent the 2003 season - mentions his signing with the Red Sox, playing every day, and the Curve fans still staying in contact

"Dogs Look to End Drought"
This article is from a "Red Sox Message Board" on the internet - gives a player-by-player run down of the 2004 Sea Dogs team - Brett is listed as one of the starting outfielders - Tuesday 13th April 2004

"Get ready to greet the Dogs"
This article, published in the Portland Press Herald on Thursday 15th April 2004, gives details on the season's first game at Hadlock Field - also mentions the five games played to date - and the two washouts!!! - Brett is mentioned as "one of the offensive leaders" hitting 0.368 after the five games

"A class act"
Brett played with the Altoona Curve during the 2003 season - this team has a Message Board on which their fans can discuss the team, players, how the season is going, etc - these notes were posted by two of Brett's fans, Amber Patton and Ed Leipold - Friday 23rd April 2004

"US-based Roneberg on a batting roll"
An article, with a small photo, published in the Cairns Post on Wednesday 5th May 2004 - it gives the statistical details on Brett's batting up to and including the game against the Harrisburg Senators on Monday 3rd May

"Roneberg runs hot with bat"
This article was published in the Cairns Post after Brett's two-home run game on Tuesday 11th May 2004 - it gives the details on the two homers, plus Brett's batting average and "hitting streak" which was at fourteen games on that date

"Q&A with Brett Roneberg"
A photo and article which was published on the "BostomGM.com - The Insiders" web site on Tuesday 1st June 2004 - Brett answers questions about his start in baseball, his professional career, the Sydney 2000 Olympics, his present position with the Portland Sea Dogs, the off-seasons back in Australia - and much more

"A Top Position Prospect"
These details are from a "Unofficial-Private Red Sox Fan Site" - and Brett is listed within the prospects of the position players in the Red Sox Minor League system - Friday 18th June 2004

"Stay or go, a chance to play is all he wants"
This article, along with two photos, was published in the Portland Press Herald on Tuesday 6th July 2004 - Brett is interviewed and discusses the decision to either stay with the Sea Dogs for the entire season or leave in August to join up with the Australian Team for the Athens Olympics - also mentions his experiences during the Sydney 2000 Olympics

"Roneberg in medal hunt"
An article published in the Cairns Post on Wednesday 14th July 2004 - details Brett's decision to join up with the Australian Team for the Athens Olympics during August - includes comments from Brett - also gives a few 'facts-and-figures' on his season-to-date, plus his selection into the Eastern League All Star Team

"Roneberg gloves further accolades"
An article published in the Cairns Post on Friday 10th September 2004 - details Brett receiving the "MVP Award" and other achievements during the year - plus a few comments from Brett on what may happen next season - includes a "home run" photo