American Association Welcomes Four Teams
October 13, 2010 - American Association (AA)
Wichita Wingnuts News Release
WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts, in conjunction with the American Association, announced a plan for realignment in 2011.
The most significant change will be the addition of four new franchises. The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, Gary SouthShore RailCats, Kansas City T-Bones, and Winnipeg Goldeyes (all formerly of the Northern League) join the existing 10 American Association clubs to create a 14-team league for next season. The four new teams all have histories of at least nine years and have combined for six Northern League championships.
"This is an exciting change for the American Association as well as the Wingnuts", said Wingnuts' President Josh Robertson. "Adding four great organizations has strengthened our league considerably, and gives our fans a chance to see some new teams and players throughout the season. We are also very excited about building a geographic rivalry with the T-Bones."
The league now features three divisions with the Wingnuts joining Gary, Kansas City, Lincoln, and Sioux City in the American Association Central. The North Division includes Fargo-Moorhead, St. Paul, Sioux Falls, and Winnipeg. The South Division remains intact and is comprised of El Paso, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Pensacola, and Shreveport-Bossier.
The length of the regular season increases from 96 games to 100. The American Association is currently finalizing schedule dates for 2011 as well as a playoff system.
Season ticket and ticket package deposits are available now. For more information, call the Wingnuts' office at (316) 264-NUTS or visit the Wingnuts' official website at www.wichitawingnuts.com
American Association Stories from October 13, 2010
- Pelicans Part Of 14 Team League During 2011 Season - Pensacola Pelicans
- American Association Welcomes Four Teams - Wichita Wingnuts
- Pelicans Release On Four New Teams Added To American Association - Pensacola Pelicans
- Four Clubs Added To American Association - El Paso Diablos
- American Association Expands to 14 Teams, Will Play 100-Game Schedule - St. Paul Saints
- RailCats Join American Association - Gary SouthShore Railcats
- Back-To-Back Northern League Champs Move to New Circuit - Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
- American Association Adds Four Clubs - Lincoln Saltdogs
- Four Clubs Added to American Association - AA
- Thunder Splits in Preseason - Wichita Wingnuts
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