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ALBUQUERQUE ISOTOPES
Affiliation: Florida Marlins (since 1999).
History: Calgary 1985-2002, Salt Lake City 1970-84; Vancouver 1965-69; Dallas 1964; Dallas-Fort Worth, 1963.
Alumni: Tommy Lasorda, Ron Cey, Davey Lopes, Mike Piazza, Pedro Martinez, John Franco, Raul Mondesi.
COLORADO SPRINGS SKY SOX
Affiliation: Colorado Rockies (1993).
History: Hawaii 1961-87; Sacramento 1918-60; Portland 1903-17 (charter member 1903).
Alumni: Todd Helton, Clete Boyer, Albert Belle, Jim Thome, Sandy Alomar Jr., Jeff Shaw, Neifi Perez.
EDMONTON TRAPPERS
Affiliation: Montreal Expos (2003).
History: Ogden 1978-80; Sacramento 1974-77; Leased to San Jose 1977-78; Eugene 1969-73; Seattle 1919-68 (expansion team 1919).
Alumni: Dante Bichette, Jim Edmonds, Jason Giambi, Wally Joyner, Ron Kittle, Carney Lansford, Tim Salmon.
FRESNO GRIZZLIES
Affiliation: San Francisco Giants (1998).
History: Phoenix 1966-97; Tacoma 1960-65; Phoenix 1958-59; San Francisco 1903-57 (charter member 1903).
Alumni: Russ Ortiz, Ramon Martinez, Doug Mirabelli, Ben Weber, Aaron Fultz, Calvin Murray.
IOWA CUBS
Affiliation: Chicago Cubs (1981).
History: American Association 1969-97.
Alumni: Vida Blue, Tony LaRussa, Mark Grace, Greg Maddux, Bucky Dent, Joe Rudi, Kerry Wood.
LAS VEGAS 51s
Affiliation: Los Angeles Dodgers (2001).
History: Spokane 1973-82; Portland 1919-72 (expansion team 1919).
Alumni: Kevin McReynolds, Larry Bowa, Roberto Alomar, Sandy Alomar Jr., Carlos Baerga, Bruce Bochy, John Kruk.
MEMPHIS REDBIRDS
Affiliation: St. Louis Cardinals (1998).
History: Expansion team, 1998.
Alumni: Albert Pujols, J.D. Drew, Bud Smith, Rick A nkiel, Adam Kennedy, Jose Jimenez.
NASHVILLE SOUNDS
Affiliation: Pittsburgh Pirates (1998).
History: American Association 1970-97; Evansville 1970-84.
Alumni: Don Mattingly, Steve Balboni, Willie McGee, Trevor Hoffman, Rob Dibble, Magglio Ordonez, Buck Showalter.
NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRS
Affiliation: Houston Astros (1997).
History: American Association 1993-97; Denver 1955-92. American Association 1955-62, 1969-92; Pacific Coast League 1963-68.
Alumni: Darryl Ward, Jeff Cirillo, John Halama, Roy Oswalt, Richard Hildalgo, Lance Berkman, Travis Driskill, Julio Lugo.
OKLAHOMA REDHAWKS
Affiliation: Texas Rangers (1983).
History: American Association 1962, 1969-97, Pacific Coast League 1963-68; Houston 1959-61.
Alumni: Ryne Sandberg, Sammy Sosa, Juan Gonzalez, Steve Balboni, Rick Helling, J.R. Richard, Rusty Staub.
OMAHA ROYALS
Affiliation: Kansas City Royals (1969):
History: American Association 1969-97. < b>Alumni: George Brett, Frank White, Willie Wilson, David Cone, Paul Splitorff, Dan Quisenberry, Kevin Appier.
PORTLAND BEAVERS
Affiliation: San Diego Padres (2001).
History: Albuquerque 1972-00; Spokane 1958-71; Los Angeles 1903-57 (charter member).
Alumni: Mickey Cochrane, Satchel Paige, Lou Piniella, Mickey Lolich, Luis Tiant, Tommie Agee, Sam McDowell, Jim Thorpe.
SACRAMENTO RIVER CATS
Affiliation: Oakland Athletics (2000).
History: Vancouver 1978-99 (expansion team 1978).
Alumni: Barry Zito, Mark Mulder, Terrence Long, Mark Bellhorn, Luis Vizcaino, Eric Hinske.
SALT LAKE STINGERS
Affiliation: Anaheim Angels (2001).
History: Portland 1978-93 (expansion team 1978).
Alumni: Tony Lazzeri, Lefty O'Doul, Ossie Vitt, Spider Baum.
TACOMA RAINIERS
Affiliation: Seattle Mariners (1995).
History: Salt Lake 1958-65, Hollywood 1939-57; Mission 1926-38; Vernon 1915; Venice 1913-14; Vernon 1909-12 (expan sion team 1909).
Alumni: Orval Overall, Juan Marichal, Gaylord Perry, Willie McCovey, Burt Hooton, Jose Canseco, Mark McGwire, Jason Giambi, Alex Rodriguez.
TUCSON SIDEWINDERS
Affiliation: Arizona Diamondbacks (1998).
History: San Diego 1936-68; Hollywood 1926-35; Salt Lake City 1915-25; Sacramento 1909-14 (expansion team 1909).
Alumni: Kenny Lofton, Craig Biggio, Luis Gonzalez, Darryl Kile, Phil Garner, Steve Finley, Phil Nevin.
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