Apples Move On
Team Sponsorship Ends

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Nashville,TN

In a written statement released by Granny White Coed Softball League Commissioner Sam Metz, it was today announced that Nashville Coed Softball giant 'The Apples' have after 16 years of successful partnership ended their affiliation with past team sponsors Overton and FreshPoint.

The announcement by Metz stated in part that " It is with gratitude, and in appreciation of all past and current colleagues that the Apples have elected to end their relationship with their current sponsor."

To many softball fans around the world this decision by the Apples may come as a surprise, but to those close to the Apples and familiar with the teams inner workings this move will be seen as one whose time has come.

When interviewed near his gated Hilton Head Island off season home, AGFHOF Don Bernitt thanked his sponsors for " A wonderful decade and a half of partnership and support." " Think about it " added the always humble Bernitt, " we started this team at basically ground zero 16 years ago and through the efforts of many built it into a local dynasty that can not be denied."

"Looking back we always did whatever it took and busted our butts everyday to get to this point" said Bernitt. "We have made it to the top of this mountain and now we are going to go climb another." Bernitt continued the interview by adding that " today, today, today, I consider myself the luckiest, luckiest man on the face of the earth, earth." "I would also like to publicly thank the Lord Jesus for all the wonderful experiences and relationships I have enjoyed these past years, I'm darn proud to be an Apple" said Bernitt as he sipped his Starbucks Non Fat No Whip Extra Hot Mocha near the Sea Pines Beach Club.


With the news of the Apples change of sponsorship, it brings to light the possibility of the team now resigning All Star First Baseman Christi Copous who last week left the Apples to test the free agent market. When asked if any contact had been made with Copous to discuss her desire to rejoin the 2008 Apples, Bernitt said that before any moves are made in that direction Copous would have to show that she could still hit.

With the 2008 season just a few months away the question to be answered now is who will step up and fork out the large amount of cash needed to assume the highly visible role of title sponsor of the Apples. When asked for comment, Bernitt acknowledged that the Apples have entered into a tentative contract agreement with a new sponsor but that the name and details of the partnership will remain confidential until new team colors and logo's are finalized.

When contacted at the Apples Marketing Department for possible insight on the team's new look, Head Apparel Buyer Tim Kaylor said that he has seen an increase in sales of Apple gear over the past few days. " I guess we are looking at vintage items now and without question they have been flying off the shelves." Kaylor refused to comment on the Apples new look when pressed for details and directed all further inquiries to the League Office.

Additional attempts to learn of the Apples new look were unsuccessful when team swing coach Jeff Bailey responded to questions with a stern statement of " Listen fella... I have a cruise line to catch in a few hours and right now I don't give a F*%% about your Bull*#%* questions."

If history is any indication of what is to become of the Apples, it is a safe bet to say that the 2008 campaign will be an explosive season and that we will all soon again hear that now famous cheer...............How bout them Apples !!


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