2016 MiLB Affiliation Dance

[garnetpalmetto]

Lake Elsinore Storm (High-A, California League) renew with the San Diego Padres through 2018.

Lake County Captains (Low-A, Midwest League) renew with the Cleveland Indians through 2018.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

No surprise here, but the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs (Triple-A, International League) have renewed with the Philadelphia Phillies through 2020.

 

[BigMac1212]

This must set the record for the least teams changing affiliations during an even number year.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

More renewals. I'm not sure when the deadline to renew is this year, but I expect we'll see some other moves at High-A in the wake of the High Desert-Bakersfield relocations and Seattle purchasing Modesto.

Visalia Rawhide (High-A, California League) have renewed with the Arizona Diamondbacks through 2018.

Beloit Snappers (Low-A, Midwest League) have renewed with the Oakland A's through 2018.

Charleston RiverDogs (Low-A, South Atlantic League) have renewed with the New York Yankees through 2020.

Everett AquaSox (Short Season A, Northwest League) have renewed with the Seattle Mariners through 2020.

Orem Owlz (Rookie, Pioneer League) have renewed with the Los Angeles Angels (of Anaheim) through 2018.

 

[BigMac1212]

The Brevard County Manatees/Central Florida TBD's (High-A, Florida State League) has change affiliations from Brewers to Braves and setup a PDC until the 2020 season.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

The Brevard County Manatees/Central Florida TBD's (High-A, Florida State League) has change affiliations from Brewers to Braves and setup a PDC until the 2020 season.

Looks like the Mudcats will be affiliate hunting!

Some more renewals:

Jacksonville Suns (Double-A, Southern League) renewed their affiliation with the Miami Marlins through 2020.

Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Double-A, Southern League) renewed their affiliation with the Cincinnati Reds through 2018.

San Antonio Missions (Double-A, Texas League) renewed their affiliation with the San Diego Padres through 2018.

Potomac Nationals (High-A, Carolina League) renewed their affiliation with the Washington Nationals through 2018.

Auburn Doubledays (Short Season A, New York-Penn League) renewed their affiliation with the Washington Nationals through 2018.

Ogden Raptors (Rookie, Pioneer League) renewed their affiliation with the Los Angeles Dodgers through 2018.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

Erie Sea Wolves (Double-A, Eastern League) renew with the Detroit Tigers through 2018.

 

[AdmiralsFan24]

We held on to Gord Ash to work on affiliation agreements and not only does it look like we're going to have to stay in Colorado Springs, it also looks like we're going to have to go to Lancaster.

Fire his ass and buy into some minor league teams so **** like this doesn't happen.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

We held on to Gord Ash to work on affiliation agreements and not only does it look like we're going to have to stay in Colorado Springs, it also looks like we're going to have to go to Lancaster.

Fire his ass and buy into some minor league teams so **** like this doesn't happen.

Not necessarily if you guys go to Carolina instead. And for what it's worth most teams don't buy into their minor league teams. Of the 160 affiliated minor league teams, only ~30 are owned by an MLB parent.

A few more updates today including a change:

The Jacksonville Generals (Double-A, Southern League) have affiliated with the Arizona Diamondbacks through 2020. This marks the end of a decade being affiliated with the Seattle Mariners. The D-backs were formerly affiliated with the Mobile BayBears.

The Aberdeen Ironbirds (Short Season A, New York-Penn League) have renewed with the Baltimore Orioles through 2018

 

[garnetpalmetto]

The Toledo Mudhens (Triple-A, International League) have renewed with the Detroit Orioles through 2018.

The Arkansas Travelers (Double-A, Texas League) have affiliated with the Seattle Mariners through 2018. This marks the end of 16 years of being affiliated with the Angels.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

Mobile BayBears (Double-A, Southern League) have affiliated with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim through 2018.

 

[BigMac1212]

Not necessarily if you guys go to Carolina instead. And for what it's worth most teams don't buy into their minor league teams. Of the 160 affiliated minor league teams, only ~30 are owned by an MLB parent.

A few more updates today including a change:

The Jacksonville Generals (Double-A, Southern League) have affiliated with the Arizona Diamondbacks through 2020. This marks the end of a decade being affiliated with the Seattle Mariners. The D-backs were formerly affiliated with the Mobile BayBears.

The Aberdeen Ironbirds (Short Season A, New York-Penn League) have renewed with the Baltimore Orioles through 2018

Was not expecting the D-Backs to move an affiliate.

 

[AdmiralsFan24]

Thank God. Colorado Springs and Lancaster would've been a disaster. Hope they stay in the Carolina League. Between the hitter friendly California League and the constant rain outs in the FSL, the Carolina League is the place to be.

 

[JWK]

****

At least Brendan Rodgers will hit 30HRs ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[garnetpalmetto]

Thank God. Colorado Springs and Lancaster would've been a disaster. Hope they stay in the Carolina League. Between the hitter friendly California League and the constant rain outs in the FSL, the Carolina League is the place to be.

A beer on me to any Brewers fan who comes down to catch a game at Five County.

Literally one of the weirdest seating bowls I've ever seen. Minuscule lower bowl and a Mount Everest of upper bowl seating.

Also I've updated the opening post with tables showing everybody's affiliation status and when PDCs expire. Lots of 2018 expirations so maybe it'll be a bit more active in two years than it was this year!

 

[BigMac1212]

The Lancaster JetHawks (Class A-Advance, California League) announced a new affiliation with the Rockies, replacing the Astros, and the PDC will last until 2018.