The Pacific International League in their fall Board of Directors Meeting voted approval of three new franchise applications.  The Portland/Seaside Wildcats, NorthWest Titans, and the Pacific Javelinas (all Portland area teams) will be joining the league for the 2006 season.  The teams competed last season as members of the Portland City League.  “We have seen these teams in tournament play, we know they are competitive, believe they will only get better with the step up in competition, and as with other PIL teams of late, believe they will be representative on the national stage as members of our representative to the National Baseball Congress World Series” said PIL President Steve Konek.

The Kirkland Kodiaks are looking for new management/sponsorship for the upcoming season.  Demands of time for current ownership are dictating change.  “The structure and organization are in place, this is a unique opportunity for someone who has an interest in highly competitive ball to enjoy working with college level and former professional players” said Steve Potter, PIL Secretary. 

The Mt. Vernon Cardinals have taken on a new field & general manager, Dan Keller.  Dan is a strength & conditioning coach at Mt. Vernon Community College, a former PIL player and coach with Everett, Kirkland.