CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas \u2014 The Houston Astros have agreed to sell three of their minor league affiliates to Diamond Baseball Holdings, a company that owns and operates select Minor League Baseball clubs.<\/p>\n
The sale includes the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Triple-A), Corpus Christi Hooks (Double-A) and Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Single-A). All three teams will remain Astros affiliates and keep their current local leadership teams.<\/p>\n
“It will be business as usual. Fans and ticketholders will not see any changes. The Hooks will remain the AA-affiliate for the Houston Astros. The Hooks are here to stay,” Michael Coffin, Corpus Christi Hooks director of broadcasting, said.<\/p>\n
Tyler Stamm will continue as general manager in Sugar Land, Brady Ballard will remain GM in Corpus Christi and Michelle Skinner will stay as GM in Fayetteville.<\/p>\n
“Diamond Baseball Holdings is the perfect partner for the Astros. Not only do they have a successful track record of investing in communities and Minor League Baseball, but they are also committed to a best-in-class local fan experience,” Jim Crane, owner and chairman of the Houston Astros, said.<\/p>\n
The sale is expected to be finalized within the next couple of weeks. Fans and ticketholders should not expect any changes to their experience.<\/p>\n
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