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Mets shifting Class A from Savannah to Columbia

NEW YORK -- The Mets plan to shift their Class A South Atlantic League affiliate from Savannah, Ga., to Columbia, S.C., effective next season, the team announced Thursday. The organization previously had a Minor League affiliate in Columbia from 1983-2004.

"We are excited about returning to Columbia, where we had a presence for over two decades," said general manager Sandy Alderson, who traveled to Columbia to help make the announcement. "So many of the top Mets stars, like current team captain David Wright, got their start in Columbia. The plans for Spirit Communications Park look spectacular, and we can't wait to develop the next generation of Mets Major Leaguers here.