Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons
From BR Bullpen
- Location: Scranton, PA
- League: International League 1989-2006
- Class: AAA 1989-2006
- Affiliation: Philadelphia Phillies 1989-2006
- Ballpark: Lackawanna County Stadium
In 1989 the Maine Phillies of the International League were replaced by the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons. The team was so popular in their debut season, that they competed against themselves on televison, one local channel aired the team's weekly show at the same time another broadcasted a live game. They were a Philadelphia Phillies farm club until they became affiliated with the New York Yankees following the 2006 season and changed names to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees.
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 64-79 | 7th | Bill Dancy | |
| 1990 | 68-78 | 5th | Bill Dancy | |
| 1991 | 65-78 | 7th | Bill Dancy | |
| 1992 | 84-58 | 2nd | Lee Elia | Lost League Finals |
| 1993 | 62-80 | 8th | George Culver | |
| 1994 | 62-80 | 10th | Mike Quade | |
| 1995 | 70-72 | 8th | Mike Quade | |
| 1996 | 70-72 | 5th (t) | Butch Hobson (13-14) / Ramon Aviles (57-58) | |
| 1997 | 66-76 | 8th | Marc Bombard | |
| 1998 | 67-75 | 11th | Marc Bombard | |
| 1999 | 78-66 | 5th | Marc Bombard | Lost in 1st round |
| 2000 | 85-60 | 2nd | Marc Bombard | Lost League Finals |
| 2001 | 78-65 | 4th | Marc Bombard | Lost League Finals |
| 2002 | 91-53 | 1st | Marc Bombard | Lost in 1st round |
| 2003 | 73-70 | 7th (t) | Marc Bombard | |
| 2004 | 69-73 | 8th | Marc Bombard | |
| 2005 | 69-75 | 9th (t) | Gene Lamont | |
| 2006 | 84-58 | 1st | John Russell | Lost in 1st round |
