Mary Frances Bragan, the former Madame Chairman of the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) whose family had a significant influence on the franchise, has passed away at age 95. (more…)
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It’s official: Ken Babby buying Jacksonville Suns
It’s official: Ken Babby is buying the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) from the Bragan family, in a deal announced this morning. (more…)
Babby negotiating to buy Jacksonville Suns
Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) owner Ken Babby is negotiating to buy the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) from Peter Bragan, Jr., according to a published report. (more…)
Jacksonville Suns, Miami Marlins extend PDC through 2016
The Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) and Miami Marlins announced a two-year extension of their player development contract (PDC), through the 2016 season. There has not been a losing season for the Suns as a Marlins affiliate, a partnership that began with the 2009 season. “I am proud to renew our affiliation with the […]
Suns, Marlins extend affiliation through 2014
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 […]
In memoriam: Peter Bragan Sr.
The bell goes silent: Peter Bragan Sr., owner of the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) and a member of one of baseball’s grand families, passed away on July 7, at the age of 89. The cause of death: heart failure. Bragan Sr. had been hospitalized for other reasons and had missed a birthday celebration […]