Since team inception in 1998, the Fresno Grizzlies have been a Triple-A affiliate in the Pacific Coast League. Fresno’s new affiliation is with the Colorado Rockies, but after the Grizzlies’ biggest demotion ever, it will take far more than a smile for them to feel welcome.
On Thursday, the Rockies announced minor league invitations to four affiliate clubs:
Triple-A: Albuquerque Isotopes (Pacific Coast League)
Double-A: Hartford Yard Goats (Eastern League)
High-A: Spokane Indians (Northwest League)
Low-A: Fresno Grizzlies (California League)
The existing Isotopes and Yard Goats are set to remain in Colorado’s top slots, while Spokane is in line to fill where the Lancaster JetHawks used to be. Fresno is set to replace the Asheville Tourists, and the restructured minor league format does not include short-season or rookie-level designations.
Rockies invite four full-season affiliates under new player development structure
December 11th, 2020
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DENVER – The Colorado Rockies today announced affiliate invitations to four Minor League teams as part of Major League Baseball’s new player development structure.
The Rockies have formally invited the Albuquerque Isotopes (Triple-A), Hartford Yard Goats (Double-A), Spokane Indians (High-A) and Fresno Grizzlies (Low-A) to be Minor League affiliates under the new structure.
“We are thrilled with the teams that we will call home for our Minor League Baseball program next season and well into the future. We have had great relationships in Albuquerque and Hartford, and look forward to our new partnerships in Spokane and Fresno.” said Rockies Owner/Chairman and CEO Dick Monfort.
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