The Everett AquaSox and the Seattle Mariners have agreed to a two-year extension to the Player Development Contract, binding the team’s affiliation through the 2012 season. The agreement was finalized Wednesday afternoon. “We are excited to extend our great partnership with the Mariners,” said AquaSox Executive Vice President Tom Backemeyer. “It’s a perfect fit on […]
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Tacoma, Seattle extend PDC
No surprise here: the Tacoma Rainiers and the Seattle Mariners announced an extension to their player-development deal through 2014. “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with the Mariners, especially as we open a newly renovated Cheney Stadium in 2011,” said Rainiers President Aaron Artman. “They have been terrific partners, since ownership purchased the […]
Round Rock expected to shift affiliation to Rangers
With Nolan Ryan now an owner of the Texas Rangers, it’s widely expected that the Texas Triple-A affiliation will shift to the Round Rock Express from the Oklahoma City RedHawks. Technically, MLB and MiLB teams cannot be discussing affiliation shifts until the end of the year. And we’re not suggesting that anything formal has been […]
Intimidators: Lack of new lease may mean lack of team
As Rowan County dithers over a new lease that would give more control of Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium to the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low Class A; Sally League) and eliminate county payments for ballpark upkeep, ownership warns that the team could be on the way out if profits aren’t increased. The team’s lease at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium […]
O-Royals no more?
A new ballpark may not be the only change for the Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) next season, as the team is soliciting suggestions for a new team name. Beginning Saturday, August 21, fans will aid in the team’s ultimate decision on a name by being able to submit their ideas in […]
Kingport may turn away K-Mets
The city of Kingport may decide to walk away from a Kingsport Mets (rookie; Appalachian League) lease because it wants more control over Hunter Wright Stadium. The K-Mets have been one of the more successful franchises in the Appy League over the years, regularly in the top half of the circuit in attendance. The city, […]
Grasshoppers, Marlins extend PDC
The Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low Class A; Sally League) and the Florida Marlins have extended their Player Development Contract through the end of the 2012 baseball season, team officials announced today. “The Florida Marlins are very excited to continue our partnership with the Greensboro Grasshoppers through the 2012 season,” said Marlins Vice President of Player […]
Marlins extend PDCs with New Orleans, Jacksonville
The Florida Marlins locked up the two top teams in their farm system for the next two seasons by signing new PDCs with the New Orleans Zephyrs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League). “We are pleased to continue our relationship with the Florida Marlins,” said Mike Schline, […]
Tides, BaySox, Keys re-up with O’s through 2014
The three eastern teams controlled by Ken Young extended their player-development deals with the Baltimore Orioles through 2014. The Norfolk Tides (Class AAA; International League), the Frederick Keys (High Class A; Carolina League) and the Bowie BaySox (Class AA; Eastern League) all extended their existing player-development deals. “We are extremely excited to continue our partnership […]
River Bandits add kids’ concession area to Modern Woodmen
A kid-sized concession stand opens this month at Modern Woodmen Park, home of the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League). The new Kids ‘N KARS Concession Stand located in the right field party plaza near the new playground and the Genesis Healthy Kids Zone. The new stand is designed especially for children; […]
Regions Park to host ESPN documentary premiere on Michael Jordan
Regions Park, the home of the Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League), will host the world premiere for ESPN Films’ Jordan Rides the Bus on Sunday, August 22 following the Barons game against the Huntsville Stars. The Ron Shelton documentary is a part of ESPN Films’ film series 30 for 30 and will debut on […]
Mock leaves Suns
Ryan Mock, the Voice of the Hagerstown Suns since 2007, is moving on. Ryan Mock, the Voice of the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League), is hanging up the headset to pursue a master’s degree at the University of Washington. Mock has his sights set on attaining a Peace Corps Masters International MBA […]
Padres pitch one-sided lease to Escondido
No wonder the San Diego Padres are in a hurry to have Escondido (Cal.) officials approve a lease for a new Portland Beavers ballpark quickly: the deal proposed is totally one-sided in favor of the Padres. The city would borrow $45 million (at a total cost potentially of $90 million) for the new ballpark and […]