The Clinton LumberKings (Low Class A; Midwest League) will remain a farm team of the Seattle Mariners for two more years under a new player-development contract announced today.
“We’re excited to be continuing a fantastic relationship with the Mariners, one that has brought success on and off the field for two seasons,” said LumberKings’ General Manager Ted Tornow. “Seattle has provided us with talented coaches and players and has stayed competitive for two seasons, giving us much to look forward to through 2012.”
After a 2009 season that saw the LumberKings narrowly miss the post-season with a 69-68 overall record (fourth in the Midwest League’s West Division), the 2010 edition of the club went 74-65, qualifying for the playoffs as the second-half West Division Wild Card.
“We are pleased to have reached agreement with the Clinton LumberKings on an extension of our player development agreement”, Mariners’ Director of Player Development Pedro Grifol said. “Clinton has provided a great environment for our players to experience championship baseball. The LumberKings ownership has been great to work with for us, the players get a first-class environment and get to play in front of great fans.”
Here’s a look at the current affiliate status.
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