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Nashua Pride Franchise Not to Return in 2009

August 29, 2008 - Canadian American League (Can-Am)
American Defenders of New Hampshire News Release

(Nashua, N.H., August 29, 2008) Nashua Pride team owner John Stabile announced on Thursday night that the organization will not return for the 2009 season under his ownership.

"I'm sorry that we weren't able to succeed in accomplishing what our goal was; which was keeping baseball here in Nashua," said Stabile in a closed meeting on Thursday. "We took it as long as we could, worked long and hard... we did everything we could do. The Nashua Pride as you know it today won't be here next year."

Stabile announced that he has approached a firm to assist in possibly locating a municipality which may have interest in purchasing the Nashua Pride. Stabile has said that he is also entertaining the idea of taking a voluntary leave of absence from the Can-Am League for a year while retaining the franchise, which would allow the opportunity to search for an interested party to purchase the team.

Stabile cited severe revenue loss as the foremost reason for his regretful decision. The Pride finished the year last in the Can-Am League in attendance for the second consecutive season, averaging approximately 1,500 fans per home game.

"I appreciate and enjoyed all the people who came here for the last three years," said Stabile. "We had great fun, we had a ball... I thank everyone for their help, all out staff, and the people who helped us."

The Nashua Pride Professional Baseball Club, in its 11th season, provides a fun, affordable, community-based and fan-friendly source of sports entertainment. The 2007 Can-Am League Champions are participating in its third year of play in the Canadian-American Association of Professional Baseball.

For tickets or more information call 603-883-BALL (2255), or visit www.nashuapride.com.

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