Player Development Contracts

by tmsnow on Sep 4, 2007 2:42 PM EDT Comment 14 comments

I am a long time Appy League fan and had to endure this season in Pulaski without a team after we were screwed over by the Blue Jays at the 11th hour.

Around here we've heard rumors of a possible Nationals interest in playing in Pulaski for the 2008 season but have heard nothing concrete about this. It would seem that they would leave their Vermont NYPL affiliate to join the Appy League.

Is there a Nats fan or anyone else that has information about this? Or is there anyone that can tell me when we might start hearing about new player development contracts for next season?

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Wow

Someone got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. I believe the comment about his town getting screwed was made because the decision to leave was made at the last minute, thus leaving Pulaski no time to try to find another interested affiliate.

As for the yearly affiliate shake-up, that should occur sometime after the minor league seasons come to a close. I'm not sure where you'd be able to find which contracts are up following the season, though. I'm sure a google search could turn something up.

"People think it must be fun to be a super genious, but they don't know how hard it is to put up with all the idiots in the world." - Calvin

by RVachon on Sep 4, 2007 2:51 PM EDT reply actions

Reading Comprehension

A. The Blue Jays DID screw over Pulaski and the entire Appy League by terminating their relationship with them at the 11th hour. By the time Toronto decided they weren't going to field an Appy League team, every other team already had affiliates in place.

B. The OP never explicitly or implicitly stated that he hoped Washington would screw over their NYPL city to come to Pulaski. Rather, it was obviously implied that he was hoping they would simply move their affiliate right after the season ends, like every team (except Toronto) does.

Just one more reason why everyone hates J.P. Ricciardi.

by Bowser on Sep 4, 2007 2:53 PM EDT reply actions

Whoops

meant to reply to theblindzorro's post.

by Bowser on Sep 4, 2007 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Pulaski

On my trip back from Tennessee where I went to a bunch of Appy league parks I stopped in Pulaski and that park is beautiful.

I kind of doubt Washington would pull out of Vermont to get into the Appy league, but I think more and more teams may go to 7 affiliates to keep a bunch of pitching prospects under development. I wouldn't be suprised to see the Yankees go to 7 teams.

Anyway, I'm sure Pulaski will get a team in some league at some point. It might be at the expense of Johnson City for example though. That park was a dump.

by elricsi on Sep 4, 2007 4:09 PM EDT reply actions

Not much changing this year....

nternational League (AAA)
Buffalo Bisons - Cleveland (signed through 2008)
Charlotte Knights - Chicago (AL) (signed through 2010)
Columbus Clippers - Washington (signed through 2008)
Durham Bulls - Tampa Bay (signed through 2008)
Indianapolis Indians - Pittsburgh (signed through 2008)
Louisville Bats - Cincinnati (signed through 2010)
Norfolk Tides - Baltimore (signed through 2010)
Ottawa Lynx - Philadelphia (signed through 2008)
Pawtucket Red Sox - Boston (signed through 2010)
Richmond Braves - Atlanta (owned by Atlanta)
Rochester Red Wings - Minnesota (signed through 2008)
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees - New York (AL) (signed through 2008)
Syracuse Chiefs - Toronto (signed through 2008)
Toledo Mud Hens - Detroit (signed through 2010)

Pacific Coast League (AAA)
Albuquerque Isotopes - Florida (signed through 2008)
Colorado Springs Sky Sox - Colorado (signed through 2008)
Fresno Grizzlies - San Francisco (signed through 2008)
Iowa Cubs - Chicago (NL) (signed through 2010)
Las Vegas 51s - Los Angeles (signed through 2008)
Memphis Redbirds - St. Louis (signed through 2008)
Nashville Sounds - Milwaukee (signed through 2010)
New Orleans Zephyrs - New York (NL) (signed through 2008)
Oklahoma RedHawks - Texas (signed through 2010)
Omaha Royals - Kansas City (signed through 2008)
Portland Beavers - San Diego (signed through 2008)
Round Rock Express - Houston (signed through 2008)
Sacramento River Cats - Oakland (signed through 2010)
Salt Lake Bees - Anaheim (signed through 2012)
Tacoma Rainiers - Seattle (signed through 2008)
Tucson Sidewinders - Arizona (signed through 2008)

Eastern League (AA)
Akron Aeros - Cleveland (signed through 2008)
Altoona Curve - Pittsburgh (signed through 2010)
Binghamton Mets - New York (NL) (signed through 2008)
Bowie Baysox - Baltimore (signed through 2010)
Connecticut Defenders - San Francisco (signed through 2008)
Erie SeaWolves - Detroit (signed through 2008)
Harrisburg Senators - Washington (signed through 2010)
New Britain Rock Cats - Minnesota (signed through 2008)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats - Toronto (signed through 2008)
Portland Sea Dogs - Boston (signed through 2012)
Reading Phillies - Philadelphia (signed through 2008)
Trenton Thunder - New York (AL) (signed through 2008)

Southern League (AA)
Birmingham Barons - Chicago (AL) (signed through 2010)
Carolina Mudcats - Florida (signed through 2008)
Chattanooga Lookouts - Cincinnati (signed through 2008)
Huntsville Stars - Milwaukee (signed through 2008)
Jacksonville Suns - Los Angeles (signed through 2008)
Mississippi Braves - Atlanta (owned by Atlanta)
Mobile BayBears - Arizona (signed through 2008)
Montgomery Biscuits - Tampa Bay (signed through 2008)
Tennessee Smokies - Chicago (NL) (signed through 2008)
West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx - Seattle (signed through 2008)

Texas League (AA)
Arkansas Travelers - Anaheim (signed through 2008)
Corpus Christi Hooks - Houston (signed through 2008)
Frisco RoughRiders - Texas (signed through 2010)
Midland RockHounds - Oakland (signed through 2012)
San Antonio Missions - San Diego (signed through 2008)
Springfield Cardinals - St. Louis (owned by St. Louis)
Tulsa Drillers - Colorado (signed through 2010)
Wichita Wranglers - Kansas City (signed through 2008)

California League (A - Advanced)
Bakersfield Blaze - Texas (signed through 2010)
High Desert Mavericks - Seattle (signed through 2008)
Lake Elsinore Storm - San Diego (signed through 2008)
Lancaster JetHawks - Boston (signed through 2008)
Modesto Nuts - Colorado (signed through 2008)
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes - Anaheim (signed through 2008)
San Bernardino Inland Empire 66ers - Los Angeles (signed through 2008)
San Jose Giants - San Francisco (signed through 2008)
Stockton Ports - Oakland (signed through 2008)
Visalia Oaks - Arizona (signed through 2008)

Carolina League (A - Advanced)
Frederick Keys - Baltimore (signed through 2010)
Kinston Indians - Cleveland (signed though 2008)
Lynchburg Hillcats - Pittsburgh (signed through 2008)
Myrtle Beach Pelicans - Atlanta (signed through 2008)
Potomac Cannons - Washington (signed through 2010)
Salem Avalanche - Houston (signed through 2008)
Wilmington Blue Rocks - Kansas City (signed through 2008)
Winston-Salem Warthogs - Chicago (AL) (signed through 2008)

Florida State League (A - Advanced)
Brevard County Manatees - Milwaukee (signed through 2010)
Clearwater Threshers - Philadelphia (owned by Philadelphia)
Daytona Cubs - Chicago (NL) (signed through 2008)
Dunedin Blue Jays - Toronto (owned by Toronto)
Fort Myers Miracle - Minnesota (signed through 2008)
Jupiter Hammerheads - Florida (owned by Florida)
Lakeland Flying Tigers - Detroit (owned by Detroit)
Palm Beach Cardinals - St. Louis (owned by St. Louis)
St. Lucie Mets - New York (NL) (owned by New York (NL))
Sarasota Reds - Cincinnati (owned by Cincinnati)
Tampa Yankees - New York (AL) (owned by New York (AL))
Vero Beach Devil Rays - Tampa Bay (owned by Tampa Bay)

Midwest League (A)
Beloit Snappers - Minnesota (signed through 2008)
Burlington Bees - Kansas City (signed through 2010)
Cedar Rapids Kernels - Anaheim (signed through 2008)
Clinton Lumber Kings - Texas (signed through 2008)
Dayton Dragons - Cincinnati (signed through 2008)
Fort Wayne Wizards - San Diego (signed through 2008)
Great Lakes Loons - Los Angeles (signed though 2008)
Kane County Cougars - Oakland (signed through 2008)
Lansing Lugnuts - Toronto
Peoria Chiefs - Chicago (NL) (signed through 2008)
Quad Cities Swing - St. Louis (signed through 2008)
South Bend Silver Hawks - Arizona (signed through 2008)
West Michigan Whitecaps - Detroit (signed through 2010)
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers - Seattle (signed through 2008)

South Atlantic League (A)
Asheville Tourists - Colorado (signed through 2008)
Augusta GreenJackets - San Francisco (signed through 2008)
Charleston Riverdogs - New York (AL) (signed through 2008)
Columbus Catfish - Tampa Bay (signed through 2008)
Delmarva Shorebirds - Baltimore (signed through 2010)
Greensboro Grasshoppers - Florida (signed through 2008)
Greenville Drive - Boston (signed through 2008)
Hagerstown Suns - Washington (signed through 2008)
Hickory Crawdads - Pittsburgh (signed through 2008)
Kannapolis Intimidators - Chicago (AL)
Lake County Captains - Cleveland (signed through 2010)
Lakewood Blue Claws - Philadelphia (signed through 2008)
Lexington Legends - Houston (signed through 2008)
Rome Braves - Atlanta (owned by Atlanta)
Savannah Sand Gnats - New York (NL) (signed through 2008)
West Virginia Power - Milwaukee (signed through 2008)

NY-Penn League (A - Short Season)
Aberdeen IronBirds - Baltimore (signed through 2010)
Auburn Doubledays - Toronto (signed through 2008)
Batavia Muckdogs - St. Louis (signed through 2008)
Brooklyn Cyclones - New York (NL) (owned by New York (NL))
Hudson Valley Renegades - Tampa Bay (signed through 2008)
Jamestown Jammers - Florida
Lowell Spinners - Boston (signed through 2008)
Mahoning Valley Scrappers - Cleveland (signed through 2008)
Oneonta Tigers - Detroit (signed through 2010)
State College Spikes - Pittsburgh (signed through 2010)
Staten Island Yankees - New York (AL) (owned by New York (AL))
Tri-City ValleyCats - Houston (signed through 2008)
Vermont Lake Monsters - Washington (signed through 2008)
Williamsport Crosscutters - Philadelphia (signed through 2008)

Northwest League (A - Short Season)
Boise Hawks - Chicago (NL) (signed through 2008)
Eugene Emeralds - San Diego (signed through 2008)
Everett AquaSox - Seattle (signed through 2008)
Salem-Keizer Volcanoes - San Francisco (signed through 2008)
Spokane Indians - Texas (signed through 2008)
Tri-City Dust Devils - Colorado (signed through 2008)
Vancouver Canadians - Oakland
Yakima Bears - Arizona (signed through 2008)

Appalachian League (Rookie - Short Season)
Bluefield Orioles - Baltimore (owned by Baltimore)
Bristol White Sox - Chicago (AL) (owned by Chicago (AL))
Burlington Royals - Kansas City (owned by Kansas City)
Danville Braves - Atlanta (owned by Atlanta)
Elizabethton Twins - Minnesota (owned by Minnesota)
Greeneville Astros - Houston (owned by Houston)
Johnson City Cardinals - St. Louis (owned by St. Louis)
Kingsport Mets - New York (NL) (owned by New York (NL))
Princeton Devil Rays - Tampa Bay (owned by Tampa Bay)
Pulaski - Not playing in 2007

Pioneer League (Rookie - Short Season)
Billings Mustangs - Cincinnati
Casper Rockies - Colorado (signed through 2008)
Great Falls White Sox - Chicago (AL) (signed through 2008)
Helena Brewers - Milwaukee (signed through 2008)
Idaho Falls Chukars - Kansas City (signed through 2008)
Missoula Osprey - Arizona (signed through 2010)
Ogden Raptors - Los Angeles (signed through 2010)
Orem Owlz - Anaheim (signed through 2010)

by Mix Won Soon on Sep 4, 2007 5:06 PM EDT reply actions

i know for a fact that

ottawa will not be a phillies affiliate next season, so that list has at least one error, and most likely many more.

if i had to venture a guess, i'd say that any affiliate who has a deal expire in 2008, means that the affiation could be switched before the 2008 season.

DAN MEYER: eh...

variables don't; constants aren't

by overlord on Sep 5, 2007 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions

Searching for the Pennsylvania we never found

Actually, the Ottawa franchise will be affiliiated with Philadelphia next season but will be re-located to Allentown. The franchise will remain the same, even if the exchange rate will not.

by Joy in Melville on Sep 5, 2007 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Vermont

As I understand it, the Nats would only be able to leave Vermont if a replacement was in place... if the Nats leave there would have to be a team ready to step in and move into Vermont.

by tmsnow on Sep 4, 2007 7:58 PM EDT reply actions

Appy likely to stay at 9

A source close to one affiliate said that the league president indicated talks with Washington had fallen through. It doesn't look good for a 10 team Appy League next year.

I hated the crazy schedule they had this year.

Elricsi- did you happen to stop by the Greeneville stadium on your trip through? What did you think?

by Duman on Sep 5, 2007 1:15 PM EDT reply actions

The Nines

Pulaski is just too nice to stay empty for long.

Yes, I went out of my way to see the Greeneville Astros stadium, but not a game there. Oh my God! That is one of the nicest fields I have ever seen, on par with stadiums from much higher levels. It's on the campus of a local (small?) college, and there must be some rich local alum or something because it was just rediculous.

by elricsi on Sep 5, 2007 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Sad

Sad news definitely, hopefully some well meaning team not looking to "cut cost" (which is what the Blue Jays said, right before they inked Vernon Wells to that absurd contract and then started a team in the GCL) will explore the possibility of coming to Pulaski.

Also Greeneville has an incredible stadium at Tusculum College.

by tmsnow on Sep 5, 2007 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions