The Washington Nationals today announced that they have signed a four-year extension to their Player Development Contract with the Potomac Nationals of the Single-A Carolina League. Nationals President Stan Kasten made the announcement.
“We are excited to extend our working relationship with the Potomac Nationals for four more years,” said Kasten. “The proximity of their facility to Washington has been a great asset to our organization as it pertains to players on rehabilitation assignments and for workouts. We have enjoyed a great relationship with the Potomac ownership and are looking forward to working together in the future.”
UPDATE:
Basil from Federal Baseball highlighted a note from Nats.com beatwriter Bill Ladson that should be pulled up into the body:
The Nationals are close to being affiliated with Triple-A Columbus, according to three sources. Washington’s contract with New Orleans has expired, and the organization is looking for an affiliate closer to home. The Nationals also were looking at Triple-A Norfolk, but it appears, according to the sources, that Norfolk will go to another team. The Orioles reportedly have serious interest.
Also, Todd Jacobson has this note regarding the affiliation status of the Nationals and Vermont (NY/Penn League):
The Nationals are also expected to end a 12-year affiliation with the Vermont Lake Monsters of the New York-Penn League.
Basil | 19-Sep-06 at 11:46 pm | Permalink
Reported at Nats.com:
The Nationals are close to being affiliated with Triple-A Columbus, according to three sources. Washington’s contract with New Orleans has expired, and the organization is looking for an affiliate closer to home.
The Nationals also were looking at Triple-A Norfolk, but it appears, according to the sources, that Norfolk will go to another team. The Orioles reportedly have serious interest.