The Las Vegas 51s have a new affiliation - the Oakland Athletics.
The team announced a two-year Player Development Contract through the 2020 season on Monday.
“We are excited to have the Oakland A’s as our new Major League affiliate,” said Don Logan, 51s president. “I have known Billy (Beane) for a long time and consider him a friend."
The 51s completed their 36th season in the Pacific Coast League and final campaign as the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets this year.
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“It is an incredibly exciting time to partner with the Las Vegas 51s,” said Billy Beane, Athletics executive vice president of baseball operations. “Their ownership group is committed to providing a first-class environment for our players, which includes the grand opening of the Las Vegas Ballpark for the inaugural season of our affiliation."
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