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8/25/2012-Pecos League statement on Trinidad Triggers Finances/Manager
The Pecos League has reviewed the 2012 books for the Trinidad Triggers.
There has been widespread accusations of the Trinidad Chamber of Commerce mishandling money.
After the Pecos League audit neither Kim Schultz nor Tom Davis nor anyone at the Chamber took any money.
The Chamber was the driving force for the team making it successfully through the season.
"Without Kim Schultz at the Trinidad Chamber, the Triggers would not be where they are. When Justin Lowery was fired the team was in a confused state, Justin told the newspaper that money was gone. Although it may have appeared this way from Justin, I can assure you this is not the case. The Triggers had much higher budgets on advertising and promotions that other teams in the Pecos League did not spend.
It was a huge blow for the Triggers with Kim leaving the Chamber. It was a first year team and all first year teams lose money. The team is in great shape and ready to move forward for 2013 season." says Pecos League Commisioner Andrew Dunn
There was an article in Trinidad Chronicle Newspaper stating Ryan Powell was asked back as manager for 2013 season. Ryan was never asked back. In two years Ryan has done a great job as interim manager both in Carlsbad and Trinidad and if that position opens he will be the first person called. He still has a desire to play as he has shown by taking batting practice with the team and running before games. He was also active as a player on the playoff roster. In the best interest of our league we do not allow player managers. Ryan believes he has a couple of years left in him as a player.
Chris Schmidt is the manager of the Trinidad Triggers going forward. The Triggers start Spring Training May 2013 in Trinidad and will open with one of the teams in the Northern Division.
The Pecos League hopes that Kim Schultz stays in Trinidad and is able to assist the team in some capacity.
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