The Vancouver Canadians (short season A; Northwest League) and the Toronto Blue Jays have extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2016 season. The agreement is the first extension between the two Canadian organizations and ensures that Vancouver will develop the future of the Toronto Blue Jays for at least the next four seasons. “The […]
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Bats, Reds extend affiliate deal through 2016
The Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) and the Cincinnati Reds extended their Player Development Contract (PDC) through the 2016 season. This extends the previous agreement which was set to expire after the 2014 season. “Our organization’s relationship with Louisville continues to be a very successful one,” said Reds President of Baseball Operations and General […]
Bisons to unveil new logo for 2013 and beyond
A new parent means a new logo, as the Buffalo Bisons (Class AAA; International League) will celebrate a new PDC with the Toronto Blue Jays via a new logo. The unveiling is set for next Tuesday at Pettibones Grille at the ballpark, where the team will also introduce the new manager. The new affiliation deal […]
66ers, Angels formally announce PDC extension
We were told about this several days ago, but the two sides are just now announcing: The Inland Empire 66ers (High Class A; California League) and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim extended their affiliation deal through 2014. The affiliation between the two clubs began in February 2011. “When our fans come to San Manuel […]
Muckdogs, Marlins sign PDC
The Batavia MuckDogs (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the Miami Marlins signed a new two-year player-development (PDC) contract. A joint announcement was made by Marlins Farm Director Brian Chattin and Brian Paris, President of the Genesee County Baseball Club, the non-for-profit that owns the Batavia Muckdogs Franchise. The agreement ends a six year affiliation […]
Legends to announce parent tomorrow
The Lexington Legends (Low Class A; Sally League) have called a press conference for tomorrow to announce the team’s new parent for 2013 and beyond. The Legends have been the Low Class A affiliate of the Houston Astros since the Lexington team began play in 2001. However, with the Astros saying that the team will […]
Angels, Travelers back in bed for two more years
With no other options on the table, the Arkansas Travelers (Class AA; Texas League) and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim signed a two-year extension of their player-development contract (PDC), through 2014. The announcement was made by Travelers team president Russ Meeks on Monday morning at Dickey-Stephens Park. It was no secret the Travelers were […]
JetHawks, Astros extend PDC
The Lancaster JetHawks (High Class A; California League) and the Houston Astros extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2014 season. “The fans in Lancaster who cheer the JetHawks on at the Hangar are among the best in Minor League baseball,” Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said. “We hope to continue to field winning […]
Suns, Marlins extend affiliation through 2014
The Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) and the Miami Marlins extended their player-development contract through the 2014 season. “We are excited to have the Marlins back in Jacksonville, and I fully expect the Marlins to send us a team that will contend for another Southern league Championship in 2013,” said Jacksonville Suns President Peter Bragan […]
Huntsville, Milwaukee extend PDC
The Huntsville Stars (Class AA; Southern League) and the Milwaukee Brewers have renewed their player-development contract (PDC) through 2014. The announcement was made jointly today by Brewers President of Baseball Operations – General Manager Doug Melvin and Stars General Manager Buck Rogers. “We have agreed to extend our working agreement with the Stars,” said Melvin. […]
Rangers, Express extend PDC through 2018
Everyone is getting in on the affiliation action: the Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Texas Rangers extended their player-development contract through 2018 by adding an additional four years to the agreement. The Rangers and Express entered into a four-year agreement for Round Rock to become Texas’ Triple-A affiliate in September […]
Rx for the Buffalo Bisons
With stated attendance down 5 percent this season, some changes are probably in the works for the Buffalo Bisons (Class AAA; International League), beyond a possible change in affiliation. The buzz in Minor League Baseball has the Bisons and Toronto Blue Jays discussing a new affiliation beginning next year, and there’s no doubt such a […]
Asheville, Rockies extend PDC by four years
The Asheville Tourists (Low Class A; Sally League) and the Colorado Rockies extended their player-development contract for four more years, through the 2016 campaign. “This is another great day in the history of the Asheville Tourists,” said team president Brian DeWine. “By the end of this contract, the Tourists and Rockies will have entered their […]