Another big affiliation shift: the Chicago Cubs have decided to leave Kane County and will enter a new affiliation deal with the South Bend Silver Hawks (Low Class A; Midwest League). The shift was announced today by Silver Hawks owner Andrew Berlin. “Today is a turning point,” said Berlin in a press release. “I made […]
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Sounds, Athletics announce four-year PDC
Another big shift on the PDC front: the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Oakland Athletics announced a four-year player development contract, through 2018. “We are thrilled to begin this new relationship with the A’s, who hold an exciting future on both the major league and minor league levels,” said Sounds owner […]
Melvin not happy with Nashville Sounds
Milwaukee Brewers GM Doug Melvin isn’t happy with the way his team was treated by the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), who decided to seek a new affiliate as a new ballpark is opening next season. The Brewers, in Melvin’s mind, were pretty patient with the Sounds the last several years when Greer […]
Isotopes, Rockies sign four-year PDC
Another very noteworthy PDC shift: the Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Colorado Rockies announced a new four-year player development contract, through 2018. “The Rockies are a class organization and are a natural geographic fit for us,” Isotopes President Ken Young said in a press release. “We have known them for several […]
Drillers, Dodgers sign new player development contract
We have another affiliation shift for 2015-2016: The Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League) and the Los Angeles Dodgers signed a two-year player development contract, through the 2016 season. Not unexpected, and it’s a situation that should work well for the Dodgers, whose top two farm teams are now located within 150 miles of each […]
Minnesota Twins, Chattanooga Lookouts sign 4-year PDC
The Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) and the Minnesota Twins signed a new four-year player development contract (PDC), through the 2018 season. The Lookouts were formerly a farm team of the Los Angeles Dodgers, while the Twins was parent to the New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League). The Dodgers are entering into […]
New Britain, Colorado enter new affiliation
The New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) will have a new parent in 2015, as the team has entered into a two-year player development contract (PDC) with the Colorado Rockies. “We are excited to have a new Major League partnership with the Colorado Rockies and thrilled that they will be part of the […]
Lynchburg, Cleveland sign four-year player development contract
The Lynchburg Hillcats (High Class A; Carolina League) and the Cleveland Indians signed a four-year player development contract (PDC), though the 2018 season. The Cleveland Indians had previously been affiliated with the Carolina Mudcats (High Class A; Carolina League) in a relationship dating back to the franchise’s roots in Kinston, beginning in 1987. The Hillcats […]
Fort Wayne, San Diego extend player development contract
Another big piece of the affiliation pie fell into place: The Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) and the San Diego Padres renewed their player development contract (PDC) through the 2016 season. Fort Wayne has been San Diego’s Class A affiliate in the Midwest League since 1999. “We’re ecstatic to extend our terrific […]
It’s official: Guber group buys RedHawks; OKC to become Dodgers affiliate
It’s official: a group led by sports investor Peter Guber is buying the Oklahoma City RedHawks (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), with the team switching to a Los Angeles Dodgers affiliation. The new player development contract (PDC) and sale of the team was announced today. Guber, an investor in Guggenheim Baseball Management — the owner […]
Milwaukee, Brevard County extend PDC
Another unannounced PDC renewal: the Brevard County Manatees (High Class A; Florida State League) and the Milwaukee Brewers extended their player development contract through 2016. “The Manatees are thrilled to continue the great working relationship with the Milwaukee Brewers,” said Central Florida Baseball Group chairman Dr. Tom Winters. “The entire organization is first class.” The […]
New Britain to announce new parent today
The New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) will announce the team’s new parent at a press conference scheduled for this afternoon. The Minnesota Twins and the Rock Cats have been affiliated since the 1995 season, but the Twins decided to walk away from the relationship after GM Terry Ryan spent some time there […]
Minnesota Twins to Chattanooga?
Another big affiliation shift could take place with the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League), where Minnesota Twins officials could announce a new player development contract (PDC) today. Twins officials flew into Chatanooga last night to tour AT&T Field and check out the team’s player facilities. A local newspaper is reporting a new deal could […]