The Vermont Mariners were a One-Year Wonder in the Class AA Eastern League, born of a shotgun marriage between Burlington’s Eastern League franchise and a rather disgruntled Major League sponsor, the Seattle Mariners. Despite lasting just one season, the Vermont Mariners can claim one certified Hall-of-Famer in outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. and a second graduate, the masterful shortstop Omar Vizquel, who many feel should be in Cooperstown as well.
Eastern League (1989-1993) Born: June 28, 1988 – The Glens Falls Tigers announce they will relocate to London, Ontario after the 1988 season Moved: Fall 1993
Eastern League (1983-1984) Born: 1982 – The West Haven A’s relocate to Albany, NY Affiliation Change: September 1984 (Albany-Colonie Yankees) First Game: April 18, 1983 (L
Eastern League (2006-2009) Born: October 17, 2005 – Re-branded from Norwich Navigators Moved: September 23, 2009 (Richmond Flying Squirrels) First Game: Last Game: Eastern League
Eastern League (1970-1971) Born: 1970 – Affiliation change from Waterbury Indians Moved: November 3, 1971 (Sherbrooke Pirates) First Game: April 25, 1970 (W 3-1 @
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