“Mislead” was the word Trenton Thunder owner Joseph Plumeri used when deciphering the Yankees‘ decision to transition their affiliate minor league teams to Somerset and Hudson Valley.
This move was a big surprise, as the Yankees are heading toward the hot stove months and have free agency plans in place. Since the Bombers will shift their affiliate programs, Trenton is now left dead in the water, as they could theoretically join another major-league team. They could also join the independent Atlantic League, but this surprise undoubtedly was not received well by Trenton‘s owner.
“Despite repeated assurances that the Thunder would remain its Double A affiliate over the last 16 months, the Yankees betrayed their partnership at the 11th hour,” Plumeri said in a statement.