12:28 PM EST Share A revised professional development licenses structure between the MLB and MiLB puts the agreement in effect for 10 years.
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp announced Feb. 12 that the minor league baseball organization has accepted the Miami Marlins’ invitation to become its Triple-A affiliate.
The Marlins extended the Triple-A offer to the Jumbo Shrimp in December under a new professional development licenses structure which stipulates all affiliation agreements between MLB and MiLB clubs are in effect for 10 years, according to the Jumbo Shrimp’s news release.
Jumbo Shrimp owner and CEO Ken Babby said in the news release the organization likes the familiarity of working with the Marlins players, coaches and staff.