Another totally expected PDC extension: the Fort Myers Miracle (High Class A; Florida State League) and the Minnesota Twins extended their player development contract through the 2018 season. “We dearly value the longstanding relationship that we share with the Twins,” said General Manager Andrew Seymour. “We look forward to continued success together for a long […]
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Clinton, Mariners commit to two-season PDC extension
Another PDC: the Clinton LumberKings (Low Class A; Midwest League) and the Seattle Mariners extended their player development contract through the 2016 season. The current two-year deal between the two parties was set to expire at the end of September. As an affiliate of the Mariners since 2009, the LumberKings have made the Midwest League […]
Flying Squirrels, Giants extend player development contract
As expected, the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) and the San Francisco Giants announced a two-year extension to the player development contract (PDC) between the two organizations, through the 2016 season. Through the first five seasons of the Squirrels’ affiliation with San Francisco, 27 players have gone on to make their Major League […]
Potomac, Washington extend player development contract
Another totally predictable PDC extension: The Potomac Nationals (High Class A; Carolina League) and the Washington Nationals have extended their player development contract through the 2016 season. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo, Nationals Vice President of Player Personnel Bob Boone, Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Player Development Doug […]
Yankees replace Mariners in Pulaski
We will indeed have a rookie-level Appalachian League team in Pulaski next season, as the New York Yankees are taking over the affiliation for the former Seattle Mariners farm team. No final name has been chosen, though it’s possible the team will end up as the Pulaski Yankees in proud Appy League tradition. Yankees GM […]
Vermont, Oakland extend player development contract
More PDC news: the Vermont Lake Monsters (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the Oakland A’s extended their player development contract through the 2016 season. The Vermont Lake Monsters have had a minor league affiliation with the A’s since 2011. “We are pleased to extend our partnership with the Lake Monsters,” said A’s Vice President […]
Beer, spiedies on the line at EL championship series
There’s really no loser in this bet, as Richmond Flying Squirrels VP/COO Todd “Parney” Parnell and Binghamton Mets GM Jim Weed wager spiedies and beer on the outcome of the Eastern League championship series. If Richmond wins, Weed will send two cases of chicken spiedies — a Central New York state delicacy sold at B-Mets […]
Power, Pirates extend PDC through 2018
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 […]
Another attendance record: Fort Wayne TinCaps
Another attendance record to note: The Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) set a new record for overall attendance in 2014 after a playoff game over the weekend. The game raised Parkview Field’s combined regular season and postseason attendance to 411,028. The TinCaps’ 2014 overall attendance surpasses the 410,458 fans who came to […]
Orioles extend PDCs with Bowie, Delmarva, Aberdeen
Three more PDCs to announce: the Baltimore Orioles extended player development contracts with the Bowie Baysox (Class AA; Eastern League), Delmarva Shorebirds (Low Class A; Sally League) and Aberdeen IronBirds (short season A; NY-Penn League). All three extensions were expected. The Bowie contract is through 2018, while the Delmarva and Aberdeen contracts are through 2016. […]
B-Mets extend NYSEG Stadium lease through 2021
The Binghamton Mets (Class AA; Eastern League) are committed to NYSEG Stadium through the 2021 season, as team ownership exercised an option to extend the ballpark lease. B-Mets president Mike Urda, General Manager Jim Weed, Senator Tom Libous and Mayor Rich David shared the news with the B-Mets fans before Wednesday’s playoff game. “While the […]
Smokies named Southern League organization of the year
Nice honor for an organization on the rise: The Tennessee Smokies were awarded the Class AA Southern League’s 2014 Don Mincher Organization of the Year Award, as voted on by the league’s general managers. The franchise is also the circuit’s nomination for Minor League Baseball’s John H. Johnson President’s Award, which the Smokies also won […]
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 […]