Affiliation Shuffle
Who'll be available when the market opens next week?
Below is a listing of every minor league team's affiliation status heading into the period when major and minor league teams can hook up with new partners, which begins Sept. 16.
The listing "current contract expiring" does not necessarily mean the existing affiliation will end; in fact, many of these major and minor league teams expect to extend their player-development contracts. It simply means the contract expired at the end of the minor league season and has not yet been renewed.
Baseball America will continue to update this information as renewals are announced. Major and minor league teams have until Sept. 11 to notify their central offices that they will seek new affiliations. They will then find out which teams are available and will have from Sept. 16-30 to sign new player-development contracts.
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PrintBelow is a listing of every minor league team's affiliation status heading into the period when major and minor league teams can hook up with new partners, which begins Sept. 16.
The listing "current contract expiring" does not necessarily mean the existing affiliation will end; in fact, many of these major and minor league teams expect to extend their player-development contracts. It simply means the contract expired at the end of the minor league season and has not yet been renewed.
Baseball America will continue to update this information as renewals are announced. Major and minor league teams have until Sept. 11 to notify their central offices that they will seek new affiliations. They will then find out which teams are available and will have from Sept. 16-30 to sign new player-development contracts.
| ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | |||
| Class | Farm Team | League | Affiliation Status |
| Triple-A | Tucson | Pacific Coast | Current contract expiring |
| Double-A | Tennessee | Southern | Current contract expiring |
| High A | Lancaster | California | Current contract expiring |
| Low A | South Bend | Midwest | Current contract expiring |
| Short-season | Yakima | Northwest | Signed through 2008 |
| Rookie | Missoula | Pioneer | Signed through 2010 |
| ATLANTA BRAVES | |||
| Class | Farm Team | League | Affiliation Status |
| Triple-A | Richmond | International | Major league team owns affiliate |
| Double-A | Mississippi | Southern | Major league team owns affiliate |
| High A | Myrtle Beach | Carolina | Current contract expiring |
| Low A | Rome | South Atlantic | Major league team owns affiliate |
| Rookie | Danville | Appalachian | Major league team owns affiliate |
| Rookie | Kissimmee | Gulf Coast | Major league team owns affiliate |
| BALTIMORE ORIOLES | |||
| Class | Farm Team | League | Affiliation Status |
| Triple-A | Ottawa | International | Current contract expiring |
| Double-A | Bowie | Eastern | Current contract expiring |
| High A | Frederick | Carolina | Current contract expiring |
| Low A | Delmarva | South Atlantic | Current contract expiring |
| Short-season | Aberdeen | New York-Penn | Signed through 2010 |
| Rookie | Bluefield | Appalachian | Major league team owns affiliate |
| BOSTON RED SOX | |||
| Class | Farm Team | League | Affiliation Status |
| Triple-A | Pawtucket | International | Signed through 2010 |
| Double-A | Portland | Eastern | Signed through 2008 |
| High A | Wilmington | Carolina | Current contract expiring |
| Low A | Greenville | South Atlantic | Signed through 2008 |
| Short-season | Lowell | New York-Penn | Signed through 2008 |
| Rookie | Fort Myers | Gulf Coast | Major league team owns affiliate |
| CHICAGO CUBS | |||
| Class | Farm Team | League | Affiliation Status |
| Triple-A | Iowa | Pacific Coast | Signed through 2010 |
| Double-A | West Tenn | Southern | Current contract expiring |
| High A | Daytona | Florida State | Signed through 2008 |
| Low A | Peoria | Midwest | Signed through 2008 |
| Short-season | Boise | Northwest | Signed through 2008 |
| Rookie | Mesa | Arizona | Major league team owns affiliate |
| CHICAGO WHITE SOX | |||
| Class | Farm Team | League | Affiliation Status |
| Triple-A | Charlotte | International | Current contract expiring |
| Double-A | Birmingham | Southern | Signed through 2010 |
| High A | Winston-Salem | Carolina | Signed through 2008 |
| Low A | Kannapolis | South Atlantic | Current contract expiring |
| Rookie | Great Falls | Pioneer | Current contract expiring |
| Rookie | Bristol | Appalachian | Major league team owns affiliate |
| CINCINNATI REDS | |||
| Class | Farm Team | League | Affiliation Status |
| Triple-A | Louisville | International | Signed through 2008 |
| Double-A | Chattanooga | Southern | Signed through 2008 |
| High A | Sarasota | Florida State | Major league team owns affiliate |
| Low A | Dayton | Midwest | Signed through 2008 |
| Rookie | Billings | Pioneer | Current contract expiring |
| Rookie | Sarasota | Gulf Coast | Major league team owns affiliate |
| CLEVELAND INDIANS | |||
| Class | Farm Team | League | Affiliation Status |
| Triple-A | Buffalo | International | Signed through 2008 |
| Double-A | Akron | Eastern | Signed through 2008 |
| High A | Kinston | Carolina | Signed through 2008 |
| Low A | Lake County | South Atlantic | Current contract expiring |
| Short season | Mahoning Valley | New York-Penn | Current contract expiring |
| Rookie | Burlington | Appalachian | Royals will take over club |
| Rookie | Winter Haven | Gulf Coast | Major league team owns affiliate |
| COLORADO ROCKIES | |||
| Class | Farm Team | League | Affiliation Status |
| Triple-A | Colorado Springs | Pacific Coast | Signed through 2008 |
| Double-A | Tulsa | Texas | Signed through 2010 |
| High A | Modesto | California | Signed through 2008 |
| Low A | Asheville | South Atlantic | Signed through 2008 |
| Short-season | Tri-City | Northwest | Signed through 2008 |
| Rookie | Casper | Pioneer | Signed through 2008 |
| DETRIOT TIGERS | |||
| Class | Farm Team | League | Affiliation Status |
| Triple-A | Toledo | International | Signed through 2008 |
| Double-A | Erie | Eastern | Signed through 2008 |
| High A | Lakeland | Florida State | Major league team owns affiliate |
| Low A | West Michigan | Midwest | Signed through 2010 |
| Short-season | Oneonta | New York-Penn | Signed through 2010 |
| Rookie | Lakeland | Gulf Coast | Major league team owns affiliate |
| FLORIDA MARLINS | |||
| Class | Farm Team | League | Affiliation Status |
| Triple-A | Albuquerque | Pacific Coast | Signed through 2008 |
| Double-A | Carolina | Southern | Signed through 2008 |
| High A | Jupiter | Florida State | Major league team owns affiliate |
| Low A | Greensboro | South Atlantic | Signed through 2008 |
| Short-season | Jamestown | New York-Penn | Current contract expiring |
| Rookie | Jupiter | Gulf Coast | Major league team owns affiliate |
| HOUSTON ASTROS | |||
| Class | Farm Team | League | Affiliation Status |
| Triple-A | Round Rock | Pacific Coast | Signed through 2008 |
| Double-A | Corpus Christi | Texas | Signed through 2008 |
| High A | Salem | Carolina | Signed through 2008 |
| Low A | Lexington | South Atlantic | Signed through 2008 |
| Short-season | Tri-City | New York-Penn | Signed through 2008 |
| Rookie | Greeneville | Appalachian | Major league team owns affiliate |
| KANSAS CITY ROYALS | |||
| Class | Farm Team | League | Affiliation Status |
| Triple-A | Omaha | Pacific Coast | Signed through 2008 |
| Double-A | Wichita | Texas | Signed through 2008 |
| High A | High Desert | California | Current contract expiring |
| Low A | Burlington | Midwest | Signed through 2010 |
| Short-season | Idaho Falls | Pioneer | Current contract expiring |
| Rookie | Surprise | Arizona | Major league team owns affiliate |
| LOS ANGELES ANGELS | |||
| Class | Farm Team | League | Affiliation Status |
| Triple-A | Salt Lake | Pacific Coast | Signed through 2012 |
| Double-A | Arkansas | Texas | Signed through 2008 |
| High A | Rancho Cucamonga | California | Signed through 2008 |
| Low A | Cedar Rapids | Midwest | Signed through 2008 |
| Rookie | Orem | Pioneer | Signed through 2010 |
| Rookie | Tempe | Arizona | Major league team owns affiliate |
| LOS ANGELES DODGERS | |||
| Class | Farm Team | League | Affiliation Status |
| Triple-A | Las Vegas | Pacific Coast | Current contract expiring |
| Double-A | Jacksonville | Southern | Signed through 2008 |
| High A | Vero Beach | Florida State | Major league team owns affiliate |
| Low A | Columbus | South Atlantic | Current contract expiring |
| Rookie | Ogden | Pioneer | Signed through 2010 |
| Rookie | Vero Beach | Gulf Coast | Major league team owns affiliate |
| MILWAUKEE BREWERS | |||
| Class | Farm Team | League | Affiliation Status |
| Triple-A | Nashville | Pacific Coast | Signed through 2010 |
| Double-A | Huntsville | Southern | Signed through 2008 |
| High A | Brevard County | Florida State | Signed through 2010 |
| Low A | West Virginia | South Atlantic | Current contract expiring |
| Rookie | Helena | Pioneer | Signed through 2008 |
| Rookie | Phoenix | Arizona | Major league team owns affiliate |
| MINNESOTA TWINS | |||
| Class | Farm Team | League | Affiliation Status |
| Triple-A | Rochester | International | Signed through 2008 |
| Double-A | New Britain | Eastern | Signed through 2008 |
| High A | Fort Myers | Florida State | Signed through 2008 |
| Low A | Beloit | Midwest | Signed through 2008 |
| Rookie | Elizabethton | Appalachian | Major league team owns affiliate |
| Rookie | Fort Myers | Gulf Coast | Major league team owns affiliate |
| NEW YORK METS | |||
| Class | Farm Team | League | Affiliation Status |
| Triple-A | Norfolk | International | Current contract expiring |
| Double-A | Binghamton | Eastern | Signed through 2008 |
| High A | St. Lucie | Florida State | Major league team owns affiliate |
| Low A | Hagerstown | South Atlantic | Current contract expiring |
| Short-season | Brooklyn | New York-Penn | Major league team owns affiliate |
| Rookie | Kingsport | Appalachian | Major league team owns affiliate |
| Rookie | Mets | Gulf Coast | Major league team owns affiliate |
| NEW YORK YANKEES | |||
| Class | Farm Team | League | Affiliation Status |
| Triple-A | Columbus | International | Current contract expiring |
| Double-A | Trenton | Eastern | Signed through 2008 |
| High A | Tampa | Florida State | Major league team owns affiliate |
| Low A | Charleston | South Atlantic | Signed through 2008 |
| Short-season | Staten Island | New York-Penn | Major league team buying affiliate |
| Rookie | Tampa | Gulf Coast | Major league team owns affiliate |
| OAKLAND ATHLETICS | |||
| Class | Farm Team | League | Affiliation Status |
| Triple-A | Sacramento | Pacific Coast | Signed through 2010 |
| Double-A | Midland | Texas | Signed through 2008 |
| High A | Stockton | California | Signed through 2008 |
| Low A | Kane County | Midwest | Signed through 2008 |
| Short-season | Vancouver | Northwest | Current contract expiring |
| Rookie | Phoenix | Arizona | Major league team owns affiliate |
| PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES | |||
| Class | Farm Team | League | Affiliation Status |
| Triple-A | Scranton/W-B | International | Current contract expiring |
| Double-A | Reading | Eastern | Current contract expiring |
| High A | Clearwater | Florida State | Major league team owns affiliate |
| Low A | Lakewood | South Atlantic | Signed through 2008 |
| Short-season | Batavia | New York-Penn | Current contract expiring |
| Rookie | Clearwater | Gulf Coast | Major league team owns affiliate |
| PITTSBURGH PIRATES | |||
| Class | Farm Team | League | Affiliation Status |
| Triple-A | Indianapolis | International | Signed through 2008 |
| Double-A | Altoona | Eastern | Signed through 2010 |
| High A | Lynchburg | Carolina | Signed through 2008 |
| Low A | Hickory | South Atlantic | Signed through 2008 |
| Short-season | Williamsport | New York-Penn | Current contract expiring |
| Rookie | Bradenton | Gulf Coast | Major league team owns affiliate |
| ST. LOUIS CARDINALS | |||
| Class | Farm Team | League | Affiliation Status |
| Triple-A | Memphis | Pacific Coast | Signed through 2008 |
| Double-A | Springfield | Texas | Major league team owns affiliate |
| High A | Palm Beach | Florida State | Major league team owns affiliate |
| Low A | Quad Cities | Midwest | Signed through 2008 |
| Short-season | State College | New York-Penn | Current contract expiring |
| Rookie | Johnson City | Appalachian | Major league team owns affiliate |
| SAN DIEGO PADRES | |||
| Class | Farm Team | League | Affiliation Status |
| Triple-A | Portland | Pacific Coast | Signed through 2008 |
| Double-A | Mobile | Southern | Current contract expiring |
| High A | Lake Elsinore | California | Signed through 2008 |
| Low A | Fort Wayne | Midwest | Signed through 2008 |
| Short-season | Eugene | Northwest | Signed through 2008 |
| Rookie | Padres | Arizona | Major league team owns affiliate |
| SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | |||
| Class | Farm Team | League | Affiliation Status |
| Triple-A | Fresno | Pacific Coast | Signed through 2008 |
| Double-A | Connecticut | Eastern | Signed through 2008 |
| High A | San Jose | California | Signed through 2008 |
| Low A | Augusta | South Atlantic | Signed through 2008 |
| Short-season | Salem-Keizer | Northwest | Signed through 2008 |
| Rookie | Scottsdale | Arizona | Major league team owns affiliate |
| SEATTLE MARINERS | |||
| Class | Farm Team | League | Affiliation Status |
| Triple-A | Tacoma | Pacific Coast | Current contract expiring |
| Double-A | San Antonio | Texas | Current contract expiring |
| High A | Inland Empire | California | Current contract expiring |
| Low A | Wisconsin | Midwest | Signed through 2008 |
| Short-season | Everett | Northwest | Signed through 2008 |
| Rookie | Peoria | Arizona | Major league team owns affiliate |
| TAMPA BAY DEVIL RAYS | |||
| Class | Farm Team | League | Affiliation Status |
| Triple-A | Durham | International | Signed through 2008 |
| Double-A | Montgomery | Southern | Signed through 2008 |
| High A | Visalia | California | Current contract expiring |
| Low A | SW Michigan | Midwest | Current contract expiring |
| Short-season | Hudson Valley | New York-Penn | Signed through 2008 |
| Rookie | Princeton | Appalachian | Major league team owns affiliate |
| TEXAS RANGERS | |||
| Class | Farm Team | League | Affiliation Status |
| Triple-A | Oklahoma | Pacific Coast | Signed through 2010 |
| Double-A | Frisco | Texas | Signed through 2010 |
| High A | Bakersfield | California | Signed through 2010 |
| Low A | Clinton | Midwest | Current contract expiring |
| Short-season | Spokane | Northwest | Signed through 2008 |
| Rookie | Surprise | Arizona | Major league team owns affiliate |
| TORONTO BLUE JAYS | |||
| Class | Farm Team | League | Affiliation Status |
| Triple-A | Syracuse | International | Signed through 2008 |
| Double-A | New Hampshire | Eastern | Signed through 2008 |
| High A | Dunedin | Florida State | Major league team owns affiliate |
| Low A | Lansing | Midwest | Current contract expiring |
| Short-season | Auburn | New York-Penn | Current contract expiring |
| Rookie | Pulaski | Appalachian | Major league team owns affiliate |
| WASHINGTON NATIONALS | |||
| Class | Farm Team | League | Affiliation Status |
| Triple-A | New Orleans | Pacific Coast | Current contract expiring |
| Double-A | Harrisburg | Eastern | Signed through 2010 |
| High A | Potomac | Carolina | Current contract expiring |
| Low A | Savannah | South Atlantic | Current contract expiring |
| Short-season | Vermont | New York-Penn | Current contract expiring |
| Rookie | Melbourne | Gulf Coast | Major league team owns affiliate |
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