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News and Notes during the Season

"Roneberg update"
"Table is set - Roster finally put in place for Leiper"
"Buttler trying to remain positive"
These three articles were published in the Altoona Mirror newspaper - includes a note on Brett's hand injury, along with a look at the Curve's 2007 roster - Brett mentioned as a "proven Eastern League hitter" - published during late March 2007

"Curve announces roster"
"McCutchen and Walker highlight Curve roster to open 2007 season"
This article is from the Curve's web site - another look at the roster for the coming season - mentions that Brett is returning and that he was the "2006 Curve Most Valuable Player" - Sunday 1st April 2007

"Big hitters will make a difference"
This article was published in the Altoona Mirror newspaper - includes another look at the Curve roster - plus a number of predictions on what may happen to both the players and the team during the coming season - Tuesday 3rd April 2007

"Snow threatening opening series in Erie"
This article was published in the Altoona Mirror newspaper - snow and very cold weather is predicted for Opening Day on Thursday 5th April - below zero!!! - and Brett makes a few comments - article also includes player notes and housing during the season - Wednesday 4th April 2007

"Pirates' top prospects begin season with Double-A Altoona"
This article was published on the Centre Daily Times web site - details the Pirates' prospects playing for the Curve during 2007 - Brett says a few words about the hitting of Andrew McCutchen - Wednesday 4th April 2007

"Curve Opening Day Team Notes and Information"
This article is from the Our Sports Central web site - includes all the details on the Curve as the season is about to get underway - mentions that Brett is returning for his third season with the team - Wednesday 4th April 2007

"Expectations running high in Curve's ninth season"
This article was published on the Centre Daily Times web site - it looks at the predictions for the Curve over the 2007 season - also highlights the mix of 'old-and-new' players on the team - Brett mentions his expectations - the article also says that Brett had a very good 2006 season, but "nobody could find a spot at a higher level for the 28-year-old" - Thursday 5th April 2007

"Eastern League rosters own international flavor"
This article was published on the Centre Daily Times web site - a look at the 'mix-of-players' on the Curve roster - Thursday 26th April 2007

"Brett's 18-game hitting streak in 2004"
During the 2004 season, Brett was playing with the Portland Sea Sogs - he had one of the longest hitting streaks in franchise history!!! - eighteen games!!! - now, one of the current players on the Sea Dogs 2007 roster in nearing that mark!!! - this note is from the Sea Dogs web site - it includes all the details and links - and,of course, a follow up to see if he equalled or broke Brett's eighteen game mark!!! - Thursday 3rd May 2007

"Development dictates - Pearce addition bumps Ruiz from first base"
This article was published in the Altoona Mirror newspaper - it looks at the current Curve roster, and Manager Tim Leiper comments on the playing time for various players - the article is mainly focused on the first base position, along with the players Randy Ruiz and Steven Pearce - Brett and a few other players are also mentioned - Monday 7th May 2007

"Blair County Ballpark - Concession Stands"
A look at some of the concession stands spread around the ballpark - five photos - Wednesday 16th May 2007

"Hillcats’ hot-hitting OF Delaney deserves promotion to Altoona"
This article was published in the Altoona Mirror newspaper - details the season-to-date of Jason Delaney, who is currently playing for the Single "A" Affiliate Lynchburg Hillcats - it looks at the current Curve outfield players, with Brett and a few other players discussed - it suggests that 'leftfield' could be filled by Delaney as a "prospect" player - Sunday 10th June 2007

"A Great Experience for Fathers"
This article was published in the Altoona Mirror newspaper - Father's Day in the United States was on Sunday 17th June - during the day, the Curve held a "Fantasy Camp" at Blair County Ballpark and this was attended by 'fathers and kids' - Brett coached one of the teams, and a few comments from him are included in this article - published on Monday 18th June 2007

MID SEASON REPORT
"Curve too talented to be below .500" and "Ruiz trade, Pearce addition, keys to season"
These articles were published in the Altoona Mirror newspaper - they detail the Curve's performance at the half way point of the season - it includes notes on each area of the team, along with a grading result - the second article explains the trade of Randy Ruiz and the promotion of Steven Pearce - published on Sunday 24th June 2007

"Curve players showed excellent poise at Baysox Stadium"
This is an email sent to the Curve following the game on Sunday 8th July 2007 - it was sent by a fan, and details how Brett and other Curve players were given a 'hard time' by the Baysox supporters - and compliments Brett on how he handled the situation