Returning to the Dukes in 1999, a new manager returned Borders to bullpen duty. They did not see eye-to-eye on her role or pitching style. In three outings for this manager, Borders had a 30.86 ERA (0–0 record, 2.3 innings, 10 hits, 4 walks, 1 strikeout). She requested a trade at this point and was sent to the Madison Black Wolf. Here she posted the best numbers of her career. Her numbers with Madison that year were as follows: 1–0 record, 1.67 ERA, 15 games, 32.3 innings, 33 hits, 10 walks, 8 strikeouts.