MWL1 Fort Wayne TinCaps

Wizards and Padres Team Up For Two More Years

August 12, 2008 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Fort Wayne TinCaps News Release


Fort Wayne, IN - The Fort Wayne Wizards and San Diego Padres announced today at a mid-morning press conference that they have reached an agreement on a new two-year Player Development Contract extending their partnership through the 2010 season.

The agreement comes nearly two weeks after members of the San Diego Padres front office, including Vice President and Scouting/Player Development Director Grady Fuson, visited Fort Wayne and toured the new Harrison Square Ballpark project in downtown Fort Wayne.

"We are extremely pleased to be working with the Padres organization for two more seasons," Wizards General Manager Mike Nutter said. "This is a commitment between the Wizards and the Padres that has grown to be very successful since the first agreement during the 1999 season. With the opening of the new ballpark and the success of both teams in recent years, this will be a great partnership for everyone involved, including the fans of baseball in Fort Wayne."

Since becoming an affiliate of the Padres, 34 players who have appeared in Fort Wayne as a Wizard have reached the major league level, including last year's unanimous Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy. Others include current New York Mets starter Oliver Perez, Kansas City Royals closer Joakim Soria and Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Leo Rosales.

The Wizards have reached the Midwest League playoffs in five seasons as an affiliate of the Padres and are currently battling the Dayton Dragons and South Bend Silver Hawks for one of the two playoffs spots in the second half of the season.

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