Dear Friends,

I wanted to thank you for all the encouragement, well wishes, and prayers I have received over the past several months. As you may have heard, I've withdrawn my name as a candidate for U.S. Congress in Florida's 8th Congressional District.

The decision hasn't been easy, but when I first mentioned bringing a baseball team to Orlando, I knew it would become an important economic driver and tax base for Central Florida. What I didn’t realize was the underlying hunger and fan fever for a team. Instead of running for Congress, I will dedicate all my energies to bringing baseball to Orlando. Far too many people are hurting and in need of jobs. I’ve heard the cries. A new, viable economic base for Central Florida is more important now than ever. At this point, I feel I can do a tremendous amount of good for the Central Florida economy by bringing a baseball team to the community.

As the 2010 Campaign progresses, I urge you to get involved and support candidates who share our values: Less Taxes, Smaller Government, and Fiscal Responsibility. This year more than ever we can all make a difference in steering our nation in the right direction. Please keep in touch.

Sincerely,

Armando Gutierrez