다저스, A+ 레벨 팀 교체

The Dodgers began their affiliation with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes on Tuesday, announcing a two-year player-development deal with the Class A Advanced California League team.
A+레벨만 제외하고 다른 레벨과의 연장계약은 모두 완료했었던 다저스가 인랜드와 연장계약을 하지 않고, A+레벨을 쿠카몽카로 교체하면서 2년 계약을 채결했습니다.

"We feel like the move to Rancho not only brings our High A partner closer to Dodger Stadium, but is a strong fit for our organizational goals," said Dodgers assistant general manager De Jon Watson in a written statement. "We're excited to partner with Brett Sports and look forward to a long-lasting relationship."

The Quakes agreement finalizes the Dodgers' affiliates for next season, which include relationships with Triple-A Albuquerque, Double-A Chattanooga, Class A Great Lakes, Advanced Rookie-level Ogden, and Rookie-level teams in Glendale, Ariz., and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Rancho Cucamonga, located less than 50 miles from Dodger Stadium, replaces the Dodgers' previous California League team, the Inland Empire 66ers. The Quakes, previously affiliated with the Angels, have been to the playoffs each of the past two seasons and will remain in the Dodgers' system through at least the 2012 season.
랜초 쿠카몽카(Rancho Cucamonga)는 엄밀히 따지면 인랜드 엠파이어(Inland Empire)내에 속해있는 지역이라서 큰 이동은 없다고 하는군요. 다만 다저스스타디움으로부터 46마일(약 74km)떨어진 곳으로 더 가까운 곳이라고 하네요. 우리나라로 따지면 '서울 - 평택'쯤입니다.

"The Dodgers are one of the most prestigious teams in all of sports and we are excited to begin our partnership with them in Rancho Cucamonga," said Quakes managing partner Bobby Brett, who is part of the ownership group, along with his brother, Hall of Famer George Brett.

Cal League affiliations all but settled as Rancho signs with Dodgers. Means Angels likely to Inland Empire and Reds to Bakersfield.
쿠카몽카는 올해까지 엔젤스와 계약되어있었던 상태였는데, 이로 인해 엔젤스 역시 공식적으로 다른 팀과 계약해야하는 상황이 발생했고, 다저스의 이전 A+레벨 팀이었던 인랜드와 계약할거 같다고 하는군요.