Cubs extend Player Development Contract for four years to keep High-A affiliate in Myrtle Beach through 2020 season
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans and Chicago Cubs have signed a four-year extension of their Player Development Contract. The agreement will keep the Pelicans as the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Cubs through the 2020 season.
“We’re thrilled to extend our affiliation with the Cubs for four more years and continue our partnership with one of the most beloved and historic franchises in all of sports,” said Pelicans’ Chairman & Managing Partner Chuck Greenberg in a statement. “We’re grateful that the Cubs have welcomed the Pelicans and the city of Myrtle Beach into their family and the player development staff, coaches and players that we’ve worked with on a daily basis the past two seasons have gone above and beyond to embrace our community and our great fans.