SF Giants, Volcanoes Extend Agreement
Published on August 25, 2010 under Northwest League (NWL1)
Salem-Keizer Volcanoes News Release
The San Francisco Giants and the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes have agreed to extend their Player Development Contract. The parties agreed to extend their relationship through the 2012 season. The agreement, which calls for the Giants to stock the Volcanoes with their prospects, now extends the affiliation between the parties to a total of eighteen (18) years that began in September, 1994. The existing agreement between the Giants and the Volcanoes would have expired on September 30, 2010.
"We are extremely happy about our association with the Giants," said Salem-Keizer President Jerry Walker. "We've had a stretch of very good clubs here in Salem-Keizer winning our Division Championship in 4 consecutive years (2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009). Our fans like the association with the Giants as many of our fans are lifelong Giants fans."
"The Giants have enjoyed being a part of the Salem-Keizer community and have particularly appreciated the commitment of the Volcanoes' ownership and management team in the assistance they provide in helping us develop our young players," said Giants Vice President of Baseball Operations Bobby Evans. "We look forward to continuing an already great association with the Volcanoes."
The Volcanoes end their 2010 regular season with games on August 25, 26, 27 and September 3, 4, 5. Tickets are available for all remaining games by calling 503-390-2225 ext 3007, or online at www.volcanoesbaseball.com
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