For Immediate Release

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

MARINERS ANNOUNCE NEW PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH MODESTO

Seattle signs four-year PDC with Modesto Nuts in high-A California League.
Mariners also buy majority interest in the Modesto franchise to assure long-term partnership.
MODESTO, Calif. The Seattle Mariners, in a joint news conference with the Modesto Nuts, today announced a new, fouryear Player Development Agreement (PDC) between the two clubs. Modesto will now be the Mariners affiliate in the highA California League. The new PDC becomes effective on Oct. 1, 2016.
In addition, the Mariners franchise has purchased a majority interest in the Modesto club to help assure a long-term
partnership between the two organizations.
MLB OVERALL STANDINGS:
The Mariners are committed to a strong minor league system, said Mariners Director
1. Seattle Mariners ...... 451-314 (.590)
of Player Development Andy McKay. That commitment, coupled with our desire to
2. Philadelphia Phillies .. 482-348 (.581)
3. Boston Red Sox ........ 464-370 (.556)
remain in the California League and the great opportunity to be affiliated with the Nuts
4. Minnesota Twins ....... 408-351 (.538)
and the city and fans of Modesto, has led us to this partnership. We are looking
5. New York Yankees ... 507-451 (.535)
forward to many, many years of success here in Modesto.

On the Farm:

The Mariners seven minor league affiliates wrapped up the 2016 season combining
for a 451-314 (.590) record, the best overall winning percentage of any organization
this season. All seven teams finished the season .500 or better, and all seven Mariners
minor league affiliates qualified for the post-season, with AA Jackson claiming the
Southern League title and rookie Arizona earning the AZL championship. The
Mariners Cal League affiliate finished 76-64 and claimed the second half Northern
Division title before being eliminated in the second round of the playoffs.

Tacoma (AAA) ............................. 81-62

Jackson (AA) ............................... 84-55
Bakersfield (High-A) ..................... 76-64
Clinton (A) .................................... 86-54
Everett (short-season A) .............. 45-31
AZL Mariners (rookie) .................. 31-25
DSL Mariners ............................... 48-23
Totals
451-314 (.590)

I think this is a great day for the Nuts, the City of Modesto and all baseball fans in the Stanislaus County area, said Michael
Savit, Managing Partner of HWS Baseball IV, LLC, which has owned and managed the team since 2005. The Mariners are
a great organization, and the commitment they are making to the franchise says a great deal about Modesto and its baseball
future. We couldn't be happier about partnering with the Mariners.
HWS Baseball will continue to manage the Modesto franchises day-to-day operations. The partnership is the second of its
kind in the California League. The San Francisco Giants are the majority owners of the San Jose Giants franchise.
The Mariners have had a team in the California League for all but one season since 1978. Modesto becomes the ninth team
Seattle has been affiliated with, joining Stockton (1978), San Jose (1979-80), Bakersfield (1982-83 & 2015-16), Salinas
(1984-87), San Bernardino/Inland Empire (1988-92 & 2001-2006), Riverside (1993-95), Lancaster (1996-2000) and High
Desert (2007-2014).
The 2017 season begins on Thursday, April 6th when the Nuts travel to Lake Elsinore to begin the franchise's first season
as a Mariners affiliate. The home opener at John Thurman Field is scheduled for Thursday, April 13th against the Lancaster
JetHawks.
For more information, please contact the Seattle Mariners baseball information department at (206) 346-4000. More
information on Seattles roster is also available online at www.mariners.com. All Mariners news releases, game notes,
statistics and multimedia files are also available by visiting the Mariners Virtual Press Box at www.MarinersMedia.com.
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