TAEGU (AP) - Much to the dismay of Taegu Tiger fans, the Tigers will be moving out of their new home just two seasons after relocating. As is well known, the previous ownership just couldn't pay for the new stadium complex while keeping a payroll of decent talent in Taegu. So, after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, owners looked to recoup their loss, and found hope in Canada.

The deal is final and the Tigers will be moving to Edmonton after the season. The new stadium is nearly complete, modeling itself after the Sky Dome in Toronto, complete with resturant seating, retractable dome roof, grass field, and spaced seating. New owner and general manager J. Wurz had this to say, "I've been a huge Archer fan for years, but when our family moved to Canada, baseball was so hard to find here. Now, bringing a hopeful team like the Tigers north, and having my childhood hero Mel Ott playing for us, it's a dream come true."

The new Edmonton team will take on the name Orcas, using black, white, and grey as their primary colors, because the city of Taegu requested to hold onto the Tiger name. "I'm happy they can keep the name," remarked legendary right fielder Mel Ott, "they deserve it. It was a nice town to play in, glad to have been there, but baseball is business now and team changes happen. Heck, look at the deal that landed me here it he first place. Tell me that wasn't business."

The Wurz family tradition has been known for letting his youth play while dealing veterans to contenders. This team should be no different as Brian Jordan, Amerigo Vespucci, Jose Colon, Todd Stottlemyer, and Mark Grudzielanek will be on the trading blocks. Mel Ott could be had, but at great cost to the youth of any organization interested in him. "Mel's awesome. No doubt. But, he can't play three different positions," said newly hired head coach Robin Yount. "If we can get three young kids who have great potential, I wouldn't be happy, but I don't think I'd be disappointed either."

The Tigers are old, that's for sure. Four of the five starters have logged over ten years each, while the bull pen is still wet behind the ears. Pitching coach Dave Steib has his work cut out for him. "The vets I can't leave in there forever or we won't be playing much baseball in September. The kids? Let's just say we have work to do." The offense also sports a few old men. Nine of the fifteen opening day roster players are thirty-three years or older. "Youth is key," commented GM Wurz again. "If I can turn some veterans onto winning teams for some prospects, all the better. They have a chance to finish a winner, and the up and coming stars have a chance to prove they can play."

It's a sad day for Taegu, but a glad one for Edmonton. The Tigers will play their hearts out for their home fans until that fated day at the end of the season, where the roar of the striped bengal shall be heard no more.