Salem Avalanche
From BR Bullpen
- Location: Salem, VA
- League: Carolina League 1995-2008
- Affiliation: Colorado Rockies 1995-2002; Houston Astros 2003-2008
- Ballpark: Salem Memorial Baseball Stadium
The Salem Avalanche began play in the Carolina League in 1995, when the Salem Buccaneers moved to the new Salem Memorial Baseball Stadium and took on a new name. Originally a Colorado Rockies farm club, they were affiliated with the Houston Astros from 2003 to 2008. It was announced in September of 2008, that they will be a Boston Red Sox affiliate for 2009. In late November, the team announced a name change to the Salem Red Sox. The Avalanche made their only playoff appearance count, capturing the league championship in 2001.
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 68-72 | 4th | Bill Hayes | |
| 1996 | 62-76 | 7th | Bill McGuire | |
| 1997 | 63-75 | 5th | Bill McGuire | |
| 1998 | 62-78 | 7th | Jay Loviglio | |
| 1999 | 69-69 | 4th | Ron Gideon | |
| 2000 | 73-67 | 2nd | Alan Cockrell | |
| 2001 | 70-68 | 4th | Dave Collins | League Champs |
| 2002 | 74-66 | 5th | Stu Cole | |
| 2003 | 73-65 | 3rd | John Massarelli | |
| 2004 | 65-74 | 6th | Russ Nixon | |
| 2005 | 67-74 | 5th | Ivan DeJesus | |
| 2006 | 76-61 | 2nd | Jim Pankovits | Lost in 1st round |
| 2007 | 79-60 | 2nd | Jim Pankovits | Lost League Finals |
| 2008 | 56-84 | 8th | Jim Pankovits |
