I am also very happy with our situation behind the plate. After qualifying for the conference tournament in each of their first two seasons, the Riderettes expect to build on that tradition in 2001. A good mix of young players and experienced veterans should gel into a very talented team, but they have to do it early to handle the Riderettes tough early non-conference schedule. Their first 25 games will be played away from the friendly confines of the Ballpark on Stadium Drive. The conference race will also be much stronger in 2001.
Every team looks to be much improved.
The West Division race was a highly contested race last year and looks to be a similar one again this year. The East Division will also be much improved, so the conference tournament could be wide open. We have the potential to be one of the top teams in the conference this year. But so do a lot of other teams. The West Division is wide open.