Last Thursday was the last date for teams to notify MiLB if they intend to terminate a player development contract. From Sept. 12-15th, teams were notified which affiliations are open.
Now, from September 16th through October 7th, teams can negotiate new PDC’s and the game of musical chairs is on.
In the California League, only two teams are not renewed at this time: High Desert (Mariners) and Bakersfield (Reds). The rest of the teams are in agreements through 2016, except for San Jose, which is owned by the parent club.
So, what happens if October 7th comes and goes and there are still teams out there seeking affiliation? MLB and MiLB will step in and pair up whoever is still on the table.
There are numerous places where you can follow along, here are a few that I watch:
MinorLeagueSource.com
BallparkDigest.com
BaseballAmerica.com
