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From 2002- 2004, the team was affiliated with the New York Yankees. In September 2004, the Yankees announced that the Charleston RiverDogs (South Carolina) of the South Atlantic League will become their low-A team affiliate. The Devil Rays announced that the Battle Creek franchise would become their affiliate, marking the first association of the Devil Rays with the Midwest League. The Battle Creek team will change its name for the 2005 season, for the fourth time in franchise history.
The Midwest League came to Battle Creek, Michigan, in 1995 after a franchise previously based in Springfield, Illinois (1982-93) and Madison, Wisconsin (1994) moved here. The team was first known as the Battle Creek Golden Kazoos. However, due to a trademark dispute and general fan dissatisfaction with the name (which is a nickname for the nearby city of Kalamazoo), the name was changed to the Michigan Battle Cats on March 9, 1995. The team was affiliated with the Boston Red Sox (1995-98) and Houston AstrosBaseball teams The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team based in Houston, Texas. They are in the Central Division of the National League. Founded 1962 ( National League expansion) Formerly known as Houston Colt. 45s ( 1962- 1964). The team chan (1999-2002). The team changed its name upon becoming an affiliate of the New York Yankees in 2002.
Battle Cat/Yankees alumni to have spent significant time in the Major Leagues include Rafael BetancourtRafael Betancourt (born April 29, 1975 Cumana, Sucre State, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher who plays for the Cleveland Indians. According Baseball America, Betancourt may be the future closer for the Indians. His best pi, Justin Duchscherer , David Eckstein , Shea HillenbrandShea Matthew Hillenbrand (born July 27, 1975) is a Major League Baseball player who currently plays for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was born in Mesa, Arizona and attended Mount View High School there, excelling in both baseball, as a shortstop, and socce, Matt Kinney , Jason Lane , Aaron Miles , Roy Oswalt , Carl PavanoCarl Anthony Pavano is an American Major League Baseball starting pitcher, and currently a member of the Florida Marlins in the National League. Previously, Pavano played for the Montreal Expos (1998-2002). He bats and throws right-handed. Born on January, Tim Redding ,
Chris Reitsma , Donnie Sadler , Johan SantanaJohan Alexander Santana (born March 13, 1979) is a Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher who plays for the Minnesota Twins. Biography Born in Tovar, Merida State, Venezuela, Santana was signed by the Houston Astros as a non-draft free agent i, and Wilton Veras