BLUE JAYS REACH EXTENSION WITH NEW HAMPSHIRE

courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays

The TORONTO BLUE JAYS and the New Hampshire Fisher Cats of the Eastern League (AA) have agreed to a two year Player Development Contract extension for the 2013 & 2014 seasons.

The Blue Jays have been partners with the Fisher Cats since 2004 which makes them the longest running non-club owned affiliate in the organization. “The Blue Jays are very pleased to be extending our working agreement with the Fisher Cats” said Blue Jays Director of Minor League Operations, Charlie Wilson. “The Fisher Cats represent the best of Minor League Baseball with state-of-the-art ballpark and facilities, passionate baseball fans, and a great front office led by Art Solomon (Fisher Cats owner) and Rick Brenner (Fisher Cats President).”

During their affiliation with the Toronto Blue Jays the Fisher Cats have won two Eastern League Championships in 2004 and 2011.