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 […]
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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. […]
Mets, Gnats extend affiliation
The Savannah Sand Gnats (Low Class A; Sally League) and the New York Mets extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2014 season. “We’re pleased to have the New York Mets back with us to continue our partnership and the development of future major leaguers here in Savannah,” said Sand Gnats President John Katz. “The Mets have […]
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 […]
Hawks, Cubs renew affiliation
The Boise Hawks (short season A; Northwest League) and the Chicago Cubs are renewing their player-development contract, despite concerns from the Cubs about the conditions at Memorial Stadium. The pair will remain affiliated for two more years, through 2014. Here’s a look at the current affiliate status. RELATED STORIES: As Hawks open season, new Boise ballpark […]
Eugene, Padres extend PDC; other shifts upcoming in affiliate dance
The Eugene Emeralds (short season A; Northwest League) and the San Diego Padres have extended their PDC through 2014, but the real action is beginning on the affiliation front. The Emeralds have been affiliated with the Padres since 2001. This will be the first player-development contract between the Ems and the new ownership of the […]
Redbirds, Cardinals renew affiliation
The Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the St. Louis Cardinals renewed their affiliation for two more years, through the end of the 2014 season. “We are very pleased to have extended our relationship with the Redbirds organization and the city of Memphis for an additional two years,” said John Mozeliak, Cardinals’ Senior […]
Nashville, Milwaukee extend PDC for two more years
The Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Milwaukee Brewers extended their player-development contract (PDC) for two more years, through 2014. “We are pleased to continue our relationship with the Brewers,” said Sounds co-owner Frank Ward. “They are an organization that produces quality major leaguers through their minor league system, and we are looking […]
RedHawks, Astros extend PDC
The Oklahoma City RedHawks (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Houston Astros extended their player-development contract (PDC) for two more years, through 2014. “We are very happy to continue our relationship with the Houston Astros,” RedHawks President & General Manager Michael Byrnes said. “The Astros are in the middle of a new and exciting […]
Grasshoppers, Marlins extend PDC
The Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low Class A; Sally League) and the Miami Marlins have extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2014 season. “The Miami Marlins are very pleased to continue our partnership with the Greensboro Grasshoppers,” said Marlins director of player development Brian Chattin. “It has been a tremendous place to call home for our […]
Hudson Valley, Tampa Bay extend PDC
The Hudson Valley Renegades (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the Tampa Bay Rays extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2014 season. The two teams have been affiliated since 1997. The news was first reported by the Poughkeepsie Journal. Here’s a look at the current affiliate status. —- Share your news with the baseball […]
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 […]
Rancho Cucamonga, Dodgers extend PDC
The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (High Class A; California League) and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their player-development contract (PDC) for two years, through 2014. The 2013 season will be the Quakes’ third with the Dodgers and their 21st in the California League. “The Dodgers have been a great partner of the Quakes and we are […]