Well, you can cross off negotiating an affiliation deal from Marv Goldklang’s to-do list for the next five years, as the Charleston RiverDogs (Low Class A; Sally League) and the New York Yankees have extended their relationship through 2016.
“During the past seven years, RiverDogs’ fans have been privileged to see some of the most promising Yankee stars of the future suit up and play at Riley Park, as the Yankees have made Charleston a key component of their player development system,” Goldklang said. “I am very pleased that we will be able to continue that tradition for years to come.”
“The Yankees are extremely pleased to extend our relationship with the River Dogs and the city of Charleston,” said Mark Newman, the Yankees Senior Vice President for Baseball Operations. “In Charleston, we are fortunate to have a great environment in which to develop the Yankees of the future. Our working relationship with the River Dogs’ ownership and operational staff is exceptional, and we look forward to continuing that relationship well into the future.”
“We were thrilled to become Yankees affiliates seven years ago when we began this relationship and we continue to be thrilled to partner with a prestigious and first-class organization like the Yankees,” said RiverDogs General Manager Dave Echols. “However, while it is a great working relationship between the Yankees and RiverDogs, it is our fans who win in the long run. This is clearly a ‘win-win-win situation’ for everyone.”
The current Player Development Contract was set to expire after the conclusion of the 2012 season. The extension covers the 2013 through 2016 seasons.
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