Butler BlueSox Will Have New Local Look 

The current majority owner of the Butler BlueSox announced that a new group of local individuals have agreed to purchase at least 50% of the local summer team that participates in the Prospect Collegiate League.

“I am happy to report to the Butler community that just as I had hoped and expected, local people have stepped up and have insured that the BlueSox will be back in 2011 and for many years to come,” stated Leo Trich current majority owner of the team.  “I have agreed to sell 50% of my shares in the team and will retain a 10% minority ownership,” he continued.

“My intention in giving up part of my ownership was never to abandon Butler, nor the great  baseball fans of this area, but rather to help make it a stronger, better franchise – one that will move forward and be here for many years,” Trich said.  “Bringing on board quality, community oriented people such as those who will now become owners, will only enhance the strength of the BlueSox project and will put a local face on an organization that is all about being a ‘home-town’ team,” he said.

Trich then introduced William C. “Wink” Robinson, Jr., an attorney and local resident from Butler who helped put together the group of five, who now make up the new owners. He in turn gave their names and acknowledged those present: former Major League pitcher, Matt Clement, Attorney Ray Conlon, Dr. Mike Fiorina and Gordon Marburger. 

 “We are very pleased to help make certain that the BlueSox will be part of our summers and our community’s baseball tradition for a long-time to come,” said Robinson. “Our goal will be to work with all involved and to do everything we can to make the BlueSox experience a great one – for all area families and sports fans,” stated Robinson.He added, “Within 48 hours from the public announcement by Mr. Trich that he was opting to sell, I had this group together.  We are all extremely excited to successfully move forward and tie together the Bluesox organization, the Butler County community and the jewel known as historic Pullman Park.  The fact that Mr. Trich will still be an integral part of the continued success of the Bluesox is an essential component of my decision to move forward, and I believe was integral in helping me attract the other four quality individuals.”

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