Claim: During the 1970 Milwaukee Brewers season, the team reported for spring training under Dave Bristol, and the owners got tentative approval to the Milwaukee group to move the team.
Evidence: After a winter and spring full of court action, the Pilots reported for spring training under new manager Dave Bristol unsure of where they would play. The owners had given tentative approval to the Milwaukee group, but the state of Washington got an injunction on March 17 to stop the deal. Soriano immediately filed for bankruptcy — a move intended to forestall any post-sale legal action.