Boise Hawks Announce Player Development Contract Renewal With Chicago Cubs
Published on August 17, 2010 under Northwest League (NWL1)
Boise Hawks News Release
The Boise Hawks in conjunction with the Chicago Cubs made an official announcement today that the Player Development Contract between the Cubs and the Hawks would be renewed for another two years, until 2012. The Hawks were founded in 1987 as an independent member of the Northwest League, and joined the California Angels organization in 1990. In 2001 the Hawks moved their affiliation to the Cubs.
Oneri Fleita, Vice President of Player Personnel for the Minor League Department of the Chicago Cubs was in Boise for the signing of the player development renewal contract. "We're excited to renew our contract with the Hawks," said Fleita. "Boise has some of the best, supportive and baseball educated fans. Between the fans, host family program, and Hawks front office staff we couldn't ask for a better city to have these kids come play in."
"We are incredibly excited to extend our PVC with the Chicago Cubs for an additional two years," said Hawks President/GM Todd Rahr. "The Cubs are a nationally renowned baseball team and we are honored to be part of their family."
The Boise Hawks will face the Everett AquaSox in game four of the series tomorrow night at 7:15 p.m.
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