Tigers Extend Affiliation Agreement
NORWICH, CT- The Connecticut Tigers, in conjunction with the Detroit Tigers, today announce a two-year extension to their Player Development Contract (PDC). The extension guarantees the agreement through the end of the 2020 season. The current agreement had been set to expire after the 2018 season."We take great pride in
NORWICH, CT- The Connecticut Tigers, in conjunction with the Detroit Tigers, today announce a two-year extension to their Player Development Contract (PDC). The extension guarantees the agreement through the end of the 2020 season. The current agreement had been set to expire after the 2018 season.
"We take great pride in our strong working relationship with the Detroit Tigers and are extremely excited to remain a part of that family," said Connecticut Tigers General Manager Dave Schermerhorn. "We are very fortunate to be affiliated with a Major League club with the history and tradition of the Tigers. From top to bottom they are a world-class organization and we are thrilled to be able to continue to provide Tigers baseball for the fans of Southeastern Connecticut for years to come."
The Detroit Tigers and Connecticut Tigers have been affiliated since the 2010 season when the Oneonta Tigers relocated to Norwich and Dodd Stadium. In the eight seasons since arriving in Norwich there have been 15 former Connecticut Tigers players to make their Major League debut. The 2018 season will mark the 20th season overall under the affiliation, which began in 1999 in Oneonta, New York.
"We're very proud to be entering into an extension of our partnership with the Connecticut Tigers through the 2020 season," said Detroit Tigers Vice President of Player Development Dave Littlefield. "Since our Connecticut affiliation began in 2010, the CT Tigers have been a tremendous partner in providing players with their introduction to Professional Baseball. We extend our thanks to the Connecticut ownership and staff for agreeing to this extension and look forward to many more years as a part of the Connecticut Tigers family."
The Connecticut Tigers are the New York-Penn League affiliate of the Detroit Tigers at Dodd Stadium in Norwich, Connecticut. Opening Night for the 2018 season is Friday, June 15th at Dodd Stadium as the Tigers take on the Lowell Spinners (Red Sox affiliate) with fireworks after the game! 2018 season memberships for "The Club", mini plans, and team merchandise are now on sale! The front office and box office is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday and can be accessed in person or by calling 860-887-7962.
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