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Farley promoted in Hagerstown

The new owners of the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League) decided that continuity was an important thing for their first season at the reins, promoting former AGM Bill Farley to the general-manager post. The promotion of Farley came after a month-long hunt conducted by team management to fill the position. “We have to […]

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Suns officially sold

The sale of the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League) has officially been completed, with a group of investors buying the franchise from Mandalay Baseball for a reported $6.7 million. The new ownership group is lead by Bruce Quinn, general manager of Polo Trace Country Club in Delray Beach, Fla. The group also includes […]

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Suns, Nats extend PDC for two more years

No surprise: the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League) and the Washington Nationals extended their player-development deal by two more years, through 2012; it also means Oakland will be sending players to Iowa. The renewal was never in doubt; the complicating factor was the impending sale of the team, which is now complete. “Our […]

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BlueClaws, Phillies extend PDC

In a move that was mostly a formality, the Lakewood BlueClaws (Low Class A; Sally League) and the Philadelphia Phillies extended their player-development contract for two more years, through 2012. “The BlueClaws, their staff, the Township of Lakewood and their great fans have provided the Phillies and our young players a tremendous environment over the […]

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Grasshoppers make major gift for school supplies

A donation in five figures certain gets our attention, as the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low Class A; Sally League) donated $10,000 to the Guilford Education Alliance to be used for supplies at the Teacher Supply Warehouse, Hoppers President and General Manager Donald Moore announced today. The Guilford Education Alliance mission of quality education for all county […]

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Gnats, Mets extend PDC

The New York Mets and Savannah Sand Gnats (Low Class A; Sally League) announced a two-year extension of their player development partnership through 2012. The Mets and Gnats partnership began prior to the 2007 season. “We are very pleased to extend our relationship with the Gnats and the city of Savannah,” said Adam Wogan, Mets […]

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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 […]

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