No surprise: the West Virginia Power (Low Class A; Sally League) and the Pittsburgh Pirates are extending their player development contract for four more years, through 2018. “This is an exciting time to be with Pittsburgh,” said Tim Wilcox, the managing partner of West Virginia Baseball, LLC. “With the Pirates resurgence, we’ve seen a number […]
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Grasshoppers, Marlins extend PDC through 2018
The Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low Class A; Sally League) and the Miami Marlins extended their player development contract (PDC) through the end of the 2018 season. “The Miami Marlins couldn’t be more pleased to extend our partnership with the Greensboro Grasshoppers for another four seasons,” said Marlins director of player development Brian Chattin. “It has been […]
Norfolk, Baltimore extend PDC through 2018
Another Baltimore Orioles PDC to announce: the O’s and the Norfolk Tides (Class AAA; International League) agreed on a four-year player development contract extension through the 2018 season. “We are extremely excited to continue our partnership with the Baltimore Orioles” said Tides President Ken Young. “We’ve had a great relationship with the Orioles over our […]
Keys, Orioles extend PDC through 2018
The Frederick Keys (High Class A; Carolina League) and the Baltimore Orioles extended their player-development contract (PDC) for four years, through the end of the 2018 season. “The Orioles brand has certainly been synonymous with baseball in Frederick going back to our inaugural year in 1989. We could not be more pleased than to extend […]
Chihuahuas, Padres extend player development contract
The El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the San Diego Padres announced an extension of their player development contract (PDC) through the 2016 season. The announcement was made a press conference today. “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with the Padres,” said Alan Ledford, MountainStar Sports Group President. “They are a […]
Crawdads, Rangers extend PDC through 2018
The Hickory Crawdads (Low Class A; Sally League) and the Texas Rangers extended their player development contract for four years, through the 2018 season. The Crawdads have been the South Atlantic League affiliate of the Rangers since the 2009 campaign, with playoff appearances in 2010 and 2011. Hickory posted a league-best 79-58 record in 2011, […]
Suns, Nats extend player development contract
This was expected: The Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League) and the Washington Nationals announced a two-year player development contract running through the end of the 2016 season. The agreement on a player development contract means the Suns affiliation with the Nationals will stretch at least 10 years. The Suns and Nationals began their […]
Captains, Indians extend player development contract
The Lake County Captains (Low Class A; Midwest League) and the Cleveland Indians extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2016 season. The Lake County franchise has been affiliated with the Indians since 1991, when the club was located in Columbus, Georgia. The franchise was known as the Columbus Indians in 1991, the Columbus Red […]
Las Vegas 51s, New York Mets extend player development contract
As previewed earlier this week, the Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the New York Mets renewed their player development contract (PDC) for two more years, through the 2016 season. “We have had a great partnership with the Las Vegas 51s and the city of Las Vegas, one which continues to provide […]
Lancaster JetHawks, Houston Astros extend player development contract
The Lancaster JetHawks (High Class A; California League) and the Houston Astros extended their player development contract (PDC) for two more years, through 2016. “Coming on the heels of another season of onfield success featuring high-profile prospects, we are excited to continue our partnership with Houston,” said JetHawks Vice President Brad Seymour. “The Astros continue […]
Spokane, Texas extend player-development contract
The Spokane Indians (short season A; Northwest League) will remain a Texas Rangers affiliate through 2016, as the two teams extended their player-development contract (PDC) for two more years. “We’re more than excited to be able to continue the affiliation with the Texas Rangers two more years,” said Spokane Indians Vice President-General Manager Chris Duff. […]
Affiliation news: Mets, Astros, 51s, River Bandits
With less than a week for teams to exclusively renew their player-development contracts before open season, it looks like the New York Mets will stay with the Las Vegas 51s, and Houston’s Reid Ryan will be heading to Quad Cities today to renew with the River Bandits. Though a formal deal has not been announced, […]
Rochester Red Wings, Minnesota Twins extend PDC through 2016
The Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) and Minnesota Twins announced a two-year extension of their player development contract (PDC) through the 2016 season. The announcement was made by Twins Executive Vice President and General Manager Terry Ryan, Red Wings President/CEO/COO Naomi Silver and Chairman of the Board Gary Larder during the first inning […]