The Mahoning Valley Scrappers (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the Cleveland Indians renewed their player development contract through the 2016 season. The Scrappers have been affiliated with the Indians since their inaugural season in 1999. “We are thrilled to continue our great relationship with the Cleveland Indians and look forward to working together to […]
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Connecticut Tigers, Detroit extend PDC
The Connecticut Tigers (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the Detroit Tigers have extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. “We are extremely excited to be able to continue to be a part of the Detroit Tigers family,” said Connecticut Tigers Vice President and General Manager Eric Knighton. “To be able to extend […]
Crane: Astros may extend PDC with OKC
With plans to buy a Triple-A team on hold, Houston Astros owner Jim Crane says it’s very possible his team will extend its player-development deal with the Oklahoma City RedHawks (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). Crane stressed his goal was to own all or most of the Astros affiliates a la the St. Louis Cardinals; […]
Nats, Chiefs to extend PDC for four years
Reports have the Washington Nationals and the Syracuse Chiefs (Class AAA; International League) extending their player-development contract for four more years. The Washington Post is reporting the extension. It’s not a surprise: For an eastern team like the Nationals, being in the International League is a must in terms of logistics: You can drive from […]
Knights, White Sox extend affiliation through 2020
The Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) and the Chicago White Sox announced an extension of their player-development contract through the 2020 season. Officials from both teams, including the Knights Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer Dan Rajkowski and White Sox Vice President/Assistant General Manager Buddy Bell, made the announcement today at Baseball’s Winter Meetings in […]
Pirates enter new affiliation with Bristol
You can expect a new team name and branding, as the Bristol Sox (rookie; Appalachian League) entered into a new player-development contract (PDC) with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bristol joins the organization’s system as a ninth MiLB affiliate for the 2014 season. It becomes the Bucs’ second rookie-level team, with the Gulf Coast Pirates. The agreement […]
Ports, Athletics extend affiliation through 2016
The Stockton Ports (High Class A; California League) and the Oakland Athletics extended their Player Development Contract (PDC) through the 2016 season. Prior to this new two-year extension, the A’s and Ports had signed a two-year agreement April 15, 2010 for the 2013 and 2014 seasons. “It is great to see so many former Stockton […]
Indianapolis Indians, Pirates extend PDC through 2016
The Indianapolis Indians (Class AAA; International League) and the Pittsburgh Pirates extended their player-development contract (PDC) for two more seasons, through 2016. “The Pirates leadership team of President Frank Coonelly, General Manager Neal Huntington, Assistant General Manager Kyle Stark and Director of Minor League Operations Larry Broadway has provided excellent leadership for the organization,” said […]
Canadians, Blue Jays extend PDC
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 […]
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 […]
Tucson, Padres extend affiliation
Yes, we know this is an unnecessary formality, but we’re compelled to report it anyway: the San Diego Padres and the new ownership of the Tucson Padres (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) extended their player-development contract (PDC) through 2014. It wasn’t technically necessary, but it happened anyway: the extension period occurred under the Jeff Moorad […]