Charlotte Knights and Chicago White Sox Extend Player Development Agreement
Published on September 3, 2010 under International League (IL1)
Charlotte Knights News Release
FORT MILL, S.C. - The Charlotte Knights and Chicago White Sox have agreed on a four year extension of a Player Development Agreement between the two clubs. The new extension will make the Knights the White Sox Triple-A affiliate through the 2014 season.
"We are very proud and excited to continue our affiliation with the Chicago White Sox," Knights Managing Partner and President Don Beaver said. "We have had the pleasure of being part of the development of a number of players for the White Sox for the last 12 years."
The Charlotte Knights have been the Chicago White Sox Triple-A affiliate since 1999. The Knights were International League champions in their first season as the White Sox affiliate. The Knights also reached the post-season in 2006 when they won the International League's South Division.
"The Chicago White Sox are very pleased to extend our working relationship with the Charlotte Knights," White Sox Chariman Jerry Reinsdorf said. "We have enjoyed a great partnership with the entire Knights organization since 1999 and look forward to continuing it into the future. Every time a White Sox team takes the field, you see the impact the Charlotte Knights have made in helping our organization win championships."
Since 1999, several notable White Sox players worked their way through Charlotte including Jon Garland (2000-01), Joe Crede (2001-02, 2008), Aaron Rowand (2001, 2003), Jon Rauch (2001-04), Gavin Floyd (2007), Gordon Beckham (2009) and Chris Sale (2010). The Knights have also hosted many major league rehab assignments including Frank Thomas (2005), Paul Konerko (2008), Carlos Quentin (2009) and Jake Peavy (2009).
"Beaver Sports Properties has enjoyed a long standing positive relationship with the Jerry Reinsdorf and the White Sox dating back to 1993 with Hickory. We look forward to our partnership for many years to come," Beaver said.
The White Sox have played two exhibition games at Knights Stadium including on April 1st of this year which drew over 10,000 fans.
The Charlotte Knights are the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. For ticket or event information, please contact the Knights front office at (704) 357-8071 or (803) 548-8050 or visit our website at for more information.
International League Stories from September 3, 2010
- Louisville Batters Tribe 16-6 - Indianapolis Indians
- Chiefs win 4-1--Still in playoff hunt - Syracuse Mets
- Gwinnett Beats Durham, 6-4 - Gwinnett Stripers
- Norfolk wins over Charlotte - Norfolk Tides
- Bulls Rally Late But Gwinnett Has Last Laugh - Durham Bulls
- IronPigs Game Notes - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- National Buffalo Wing Festival Is on Rain Or Shine at Coca-Cola Field This Weekend - Buffalo Bisons
- Bowker Named Tribe's August Player of the Month - Indianapolis Indians
- Red Wings Announce 2011 Schedule - Rochester Red Wings
- Bisons Notes - Buffalo Bisons
- Governors' Cup Playoff Preview - IL1
- Charlotte Knights and Chicago White Sox Extend Player Development Agreement - Charlotte Knights
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
