Two days after the Dodgers swooped in and reached an affiliation agreement with the Class A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, the Angels reached agreement with the Inland Empire 66ers, completing an affiliate swap of sorts.
↵The Quakes were an Angels affiliate for the last 10 seasons, but struck a deal with the Dodgers earlier in the week. That left the 66ers, who play their games in San Bernardino, without a major league team. Enter the Angels, who reached agreement with the 66ers through 2012, the same two-year length of the Dodgers' deal with Rancho Cucamonga.
↵"The Angel organization is excited to begin our relationship with the Inland Empire 66ers,’ said Angels Director of Player Development Abe Flores. "They have a first rate ballpark and front office as well as passionate fans that continually support the club. It is our hope to cultivate a relationship with the City of San Bernardino and embrace fans throughout the Inland Empire."
↵The 66ers were a Dodgers' affiliate for the last four seasons.