Comments on: Rangers Set To Kick Off Affiliation Shuffle

By: Josh Leventhal

Josh Leventhal — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:51:54 +0000

Would make sense as part of a greater minor league realignment.

By: David L Thomas

David L Thomas — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:16:13 +0000

What about Greensboro in the Carolina League?

By: Josh Leventhal

Josh Leventhal — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:37:14 +0000

Good questions. I think minor league teams definitely jump at the opportunity to be affiliated with the hometown team. Wisconsin did that with the Brewers beginning in 2009 and went from being an average draw to one of the better in the MWL. MILB can’t just assign Danville a team — someone would have to relocate there. I do think that if the Braves are forced to the Cal League, it could resurrect the discussions of shifting two Cal League teams to the Carolina League. Unfortunately, there just are not two baseball-ready markets in the Carolina League footprint.

By: dave

dave — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:29:34 +0000

It seems that MLB clubs are increasingly interested in having local affiliates, but how much weight does a minor league team give to having a local MLB parent? I can’t imagine that Myrtle Beach would have many Rangers fans, especially considering MILB’s proximity to Atlanta.
Do you think the Carolina League and MLB would let Atlanta resurrect the Danville 97′s if Atlanta can’t find a Carolina affiliate?

By: William

William — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:25:10 +0000

Any idea what is up with Missoula and the D-backs ?