Scrappers and Indians Renew Player Development Contract
NILES, OH - The Mahoning Valley Scrappers announced that the Player Development Contract (PDC) with the Cleveland Indians has been extended for a period of two years keeping the Scrappers affiliated with the Indians through the 2012 season. The Scrappers have been affiliated with the Indians since the inaugural season in 1999.
"We are excited to continue our great relationship with the Indians and working together to produce a quality product both on and off the field," stated Scrappers General Manager, Dave Smith. "The Indians continue to show a commitment to building a strong farm system which gives local fans the opportunity to see future major league talent."
Forty-six former Scrappers have played in the major leagues, 21 of which are currently on active MLB rosters, including C.C Sabathia, Victor Martinez, Ben Francisco, Kevin Kouzmanoff, and Ryan Church. Nine former Scrappers are on the Indians active roster including Fausto Carmona, Jensen Lewis, Tony Sipp, Josh Tomlin, Chris Gimenez, Jordan Brown, and Trevor Crowe. Asdrubal Cabrera and Mitch Talbot, also on the Indians active roster, played in Mahoning Valley during the 2010 season on rehabilitation assignments.
| PLAYER (CURRENT MLB TEAM) | Year with Scrappers |
|---|---|
| Josh Bard (SEA) | 2001 |
| Jordan Brown (CLE) | 2005 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera (CLE) | 2010 |
| Fausto Carmona (CLE) | 2002 |
| Ryan Church (ARZ) | 2000 |
| Trevor Crowe (CLE) | 2005 |
| Eric Crozier | 2000 |
| Kyle Denney | 1999, 2005 |
| Einar Diaz | 2002 |
| Ryan Drese | 1999 |
| Chad Durbin (PHI) | 2003 |
| Mike Edwards | 2001 |
| Ben Francisco (PHI) | 2002 |
| Ryan Garko | 2003 |
| Chris Gimenez (CLE) | 2004 |
| David Huff | 2006 |
| Joseph Inglett (MIL) | 2000 |
| Kevin Kouzmanoff (OAK) | 2003, 2005 |
| Aaron Laffey | 2004 |
| Juan Lara | 2003 |
| Scott Lewis | 2004-2005 |
| Jensen Lewis (CLE) | 2005 |
| Hector Luna (FLA) | 2000 |
| Chris Magruder | 2003 |
| JD Martin | 2006 |
| Victor Martinez (BOS) | 1999 |
| John McDonald (TOR) | 2000, 2003 |
| Marshall McDougal | 2002 |
| Lou Merloni | 2004 |
| Matt Miller | 2005 |
| Mike Porzio | 2004 |
| Argenis Reyes | 2004 |
| Paul Rigdon | 2003 |
| CC Sabathia (NYY) | 1999 |
| Carl Sadler | 1999-2000 |
| Tony Sipp (CLE) | 2004 |
| Brian Slocum | 2002 |
| Zach Sorenson | 2001 |
| Jason Stanford | 2005 |
| Mitch Talbot (CLE) | 2010 |
| Brian Tallet (TOR) | 2000, 2004 |
| Josh Tomlin (CLE) | 2006 |
| Wyatt Toregas | 2004 |
| Eider Torres | 2002 |
| John Van Every | 2001-2003 |
| Chad Zerbe | 2005 |