2016 MiLB Affiliation Dance

[garnetpalmetto]

That might give the American Association a stroke.

Eh. It'd just mean the Air Hogs play full time in Grand Prairie again and eliminates the need for a 14th team.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

The Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Double-A, Texas League) have renewed their affiliation with the Royals for four more years.

 

[BigMac1212]

Wake me when an affiliation changes hand (and I mean that in a nice way)...

 

[garnetpalmetto]

Wake me when an affiliation changes hand (and I mean that in a nice way)...

But that means you'll miss an entire baseball season!

 

[garnetpalmetto]

Stockton Ports (Advanced-A, California League) have reaffiliated with the Oakland A's for another four seasons.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

Buffalo Bisons (Triple-A, International League) renew with the Blue Jays for two more years.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

Reno Aces (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League) have re-upped with the Diamondbacks for two more years.

 

[BigMac1212]

Reno Aces (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League) have re-upped with the Diamondbacks for two more years.

Well, that's nice. I guess. *shrugs*

 

[garnetpalmetto]

The Mahoning Valley Scrappers (Short Season-A, New York-Penn League) have renewed their affiliation with the Cleveland Indian for two more years.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

The Eugene Emeralds (Short Season-A, Northwest League) have renewed their affiliation with the Cubs through 2018.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

Some affiliation updates - all renewals since we're still in the midst of the season:

New Orleans Zephyrs (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League) have renewed with the Miami Marlins through the 2020 season;

Biloxi Shuckers (Double-A, Southern League) have renewed with the Milwaukee Brewers through the 2020 season; and

South Bend Cubs (Low-A, Midwest League) have renewed with the Chicago Cubs through the 2020 season.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

Two renewals for the day

Asheville Tourists (Low-A, South Atlantic League) have renewed with the Colorado Rockies through the 2018 season and

Hillsboro Hops (Short Season A, Northwest League) have renewed with the Arizona Diamondbacks through the 2018 season

 

[garnetpalmetto]

The Vermont Lake Monsters (Short Season A, New York-Penn League) have renewed with the Oakland A's through 2018.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

Quite a few to put up here since I've been on vacay.

El Paso Chihuahuas (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League) have renewed with the San Diego Padres through the 2018 season;

Oklahoma City Dodgers (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League) have renewed with the Los Angeles Dodgers through the 2018 season;

Tulsa Drillers (Double-A, Texas League) have renewed with the Los Angeles Dodgers through the 2018 season;

Great Lakes Loons (Low-A, Midwest League) have renewed with the Los Angeles Dodgers through the 2018 season; and

Quad Cities River Bandits (Low-A, Midwest League) have renewed with the Houston Astros through the 2018 season.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (Advanced A, California League) have renewed with the Los Angeles Dodgers through the 2018 season;

Tri-City Dust Devils (Short Season A, Northwest League) have renewed with the San Diego Padres through the 2018 season; and

Idaho Falls Chukars (Rookie, Pioneer League) have renewed with the Kansas City Royals through the 2018 season.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

Fresno Grizzlies (Triple A, Pacific Coast League) have renewed with teh Houston Astros through the 2018 season;

Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A, Midwest League) have renewed with the Tampa Bay Rays through the 2018 season;

Burlington Bees (Low A, Midwest League) have renewed with the Los Angeles Angels (of Anaheim!) through the 2018 season; and

Hagerstown Suns (Low A, South Atlantic League) have renewed with the Washington Nationals through the 2018 season.

 

[Taro Tsujimoto]

Rochester Red Wings and Minnesota Twins re-up.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

Rochester Red Wings and Minnesota Twins re-up.

Beat me to it! They'll continue their relationship through the 2018 season.

Probably the first big shift is in the wind as it's believed that the Mariners are in talks to purchase 51% of the Modesto Nuts. Seattle's currently affiliated with the Bakersfield so this would definitely open the doors for either the Astros or Rangers to purchase the Blaze for relocation to North Carolina.

 

[BigMac1212]

Beat me to it! They'll continue their relationship through the 2018 season.

Probably the first big shift is in the wind as it's believed that the Mariners are in talks to purchase 51% of the Modesto Nuts. Seattle's currently affiliated with the Bakersfield so this would definitely open the doors for either the Astros or Rangers to purchase the Blaze for relocation to North Carolina.

Yes, we have a shuffle! The dance have switch partners! This thread has a purpose!

 

[garnetpalmetto]

And it's official - Bakersfield and High Desert go dark at the end of the season, thus I'm removing them from the list.

Also, the Tri-City Valley Cats (Short Season A, New York Penn League) reupped with the Astros.

 

[BigMac1212]

And it's official - Bakersfield and High Desert go dark at the end of the season, thus I'm removing them from the list.

I posted that in the "2017 New Uniforms" Thread.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

More renewals as the season winds down:

Inland Empire 66ers (High-A, California League) have renewed with the Los Angeles Angels (of Anaheim) through 2018.

Lakewood BlueClaws (Low-A, South Atlantic League) have renewed with the Philadelphia Phillies through 2020.

Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (Short Season A, Northwest League) have renewed with the San Francisco Giants through 2018.

Williamsport Crosscutters (Short Season A, New York-Penn League) have renewed with the Philadelphia Phillies through 2018.

Billings Mustangs (Rookie, Pioneer League) have renewed with the Cincinnati Reds through 2018.

 

[Pwnasaurus]

Lakewood BlueClaws (Low-A, South Atlantic League) have renewed with the Philadelphia Phillies through 2020.

Sweet. I enjoy going there.

 

[nabbyfan]

Any word on the Lancaster Jethawks? I believe the partnership with the Astros ends this year but I haven't heard much/anything on a renewal.

Attendance at the few games i went to this year was awful, but then again it is A ball.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

Any word on the Lancaster Jethawks? I believe the partnership with the Astros ends this year but I haven't heard much/anything on a renewal.

Attendance at the few games i went to this year was awful, but then again it is A ball.

The Astros are definitely breaking their relationship with Lancaster - they've been in talks with Fayetteville to bring the other Carolina League expansion team there.


A few more renewals:

Las Vegas 51s (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League) have renewed with the New York Mets through 2018.

Akron RubberDucks (Double-A, Eastern League) have renewed with the Cleveland Indians through 2020.

Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High-A, Carolina League) have renewed with the Chicago Cubs through 2020.

Clinton LumberKings (Low-A, Midwest League) have renewed with the Seattle Mariners through 2018.

Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low-A, Midwest League) have renewed with the San Diego Padres through 2018.

Spokane Indians (Short Season A, Northwest League) have renewed with the Texas Rangers through 2018.

State College Spikes (Short Season A, New York-Penn League) have renewed with the St. Louis Cardinals through 2018.