AddisonStSox Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Is there any correlation between the major league ball club and its minor league affilities proximity? Are there any advantages to either being close or far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHAMBARONS Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ May 25, 2005 -> 09:46 AM) Is there any correlation between the major league ball club and its minor league affilities proximity? Are there any advantages to either being close or far? Big League Clubs want their farm teams as close together as they can get, so they can move players easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted May 25, 2005 Author Share Posted May 25, 2005 QUOTE(BHAMBARONS @ May 25, 2005 -> 09:55 AM) Big League Clubs want their farm teams as close together as they can get, so they can move players easier. One would think; yet, some have minor league affilities much further away than others. Perhaps that's simply because that's the best location for that team for whatever reason, wheter it be financial or other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHAMBARONS Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ May 25, 2005 -> 09:58 AM) One would think; yet, some have minor league affilities much further away than others. Perhaps that's simply because that's the best location for that team for whatever reason, wheter it be financial or other. The Caly League really is what really messes up a lot of Big League Teams even if you are a West Coast Team there is no AA league close to California the Texas League is the closest league and their team is 1700 Miles away. The Sox's affilates Kanny, Winston, Bham, Charlotte all very close trips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randar68 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 QUOTE(BHAMBARONS @ May 25, 2005 -> 09:55 AM) Big League Clubs want their farm teams as close together as they can get, so they can move players easier. the way some leagues are spread out makes it very difficult at times, for example, teams with affiliates in the PCL, Pioneer league, etc... However, the Sox definitely like to have their minor league affiliates as close as they are. W-S, Charlotte, and Kanny are all within short driving distance of eachother, making roster moves easier, and it is much easier on roving instructors, etc... Bristol and Birmangham aren't terribly far either, but it's not nearly as convenient as the 3 aforementioned locations... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHAMBARONS Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 QUOTE(Randar68 @ May 25, 2005 -> 10:19 AM) the way some leagues are spread out makes it very difficult at times, for example, teams with affiliates in the PCL, Pioneer league, etc... However, the Sox definitely like to have their minor league affiliates as close as they are. W-S, Charlotte, and Kanny are all within short driving distance of eachother, making roster moves easier, and it is much easier on roving instructors, etc... Bristol and Birmangham aren't terribly far either, but it's not nearly as convenient as the 3 aforementioned locations... The Sox's have a pretty good setup compared to the West Coast Teams that have Caly League and PCL Teams it is really hard to place there AA and Low A teams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Location is only one factor that goes into an affiliation match. Facilities are a huge factor as well is the relationship with the minor league club management. Also keep in mind that the minor league affiliate has an equal say, so they can send an MLB team packing (see White Sox and Nashville several years ago) if they choose. Teams look for the best overall situation and go from there. There is only 30 affiliates and 30 MLB teams at each level, so sometimes teams just get stuck with what is left (see White Sox and Calgary after Nashville). For the Sox, I do know that location is important to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 QUOTE(BHAMBARONS @ May 25, 2005 -> 04:17 PM) The Caly League really is what really messes up a lot of Big League Teams even if you are a West Coast Team there is no AA league close to California the Texas League is the closest league and their team is 1700 Miles away. The Sox's affilates Kanny, Winston, Bham, Charlotte all very close trips and then there is Great Falls....... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ May 26, 2005 -> 01:58 AM) One would think; yet, some have minor league affilities much further away than others. Perhaps that's simply because that's the best location for that team for whatever reason, wheter it be financial or other. Yes I've often suggested that the White Sox minor league affilates need to be based down here for the benefit of.......... ummmm........ ughhhh....... me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted May 26, 2005 Author Share Posted May 26, 2005 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ May 26, 2005 -> 05:01 AM) Yes I've often suggested that the White Sox minor league affilates need to be based down here for the benefit of.......... ummmm........ ughhhh....... me. The Melbourne Bushwhackers. ...sounds damn good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ May 27, 2005 -> 01:06 AM) The Melbourne Bushwhackers. ...sounds damn good to me. Spread the word!!! The last 2 baseball teams we had down here in Melbourne were called the Waverly Reds and the Melbourne Monarchs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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