Tennessee Smokies
From BR Bullpen
- Location: Kodak, TN
- League: Southern League 2000-present
- Affiliation: Toronto Blue Jays 2000-2002; St. Louis Cardinals 2003-2004; Arizona Diamondbacks 2005-2006; Chicago Cubs 2007-present
- Ballpark: Smokies Park
The Tennessee Smokies are the Chicago Cubs' AA farm club in the Southern League. They began their affiliation with the Cubs following the 2006 season. The team currently plays its home games at Smokies Park in Kodak, TN.
Formerly, the Smokies were an Arizona Diamondbacks affiliate in 2005 and 2006 and a St. Louis Cardinals farm team in 2003 and 2004. Before that, they were a Toronto Blue Jays affiliate. Prior to 2000, the club was known as the Knoxville Smokies.
[edit] 2011 On-Field Staff
- Manager: Brian Harper
- Pitching Coach: Marty Mason
- Hitting Coach: Mariano Duncan
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 71-69 | 4th | Rocket Wheeler | |
| 2001 | 80-60 | 2nd (t) | Rocket Wheeler | |
| 2002 | 69-71 | 6th | Rocket Wheeler | |
| 2003 | 72-67 | 4th | Mark DeJohn | Lost in 1st round |
| 2004 | 69-71 | 6th | Mark DeJohn | Co-Champs* |
| 2005 | 64-76 | 7th | Tony Perezchica | |
| 2006 | 70-69 | 5th | Bill Plummer | |
| 2007 | 73-65 | 4th | Pat Listach | Lost in 1st round |
| 2008 | 62-77 | 9th | Buddy Bailey | |
| 2009 | 71-69 | 3rd | Ryne Sandberg | Lost League Finals |
| 2010 | 86-53 | 1st | Bill Dancy | Lost League Finals |
| 2011 | 83-57 | 2nd | Brian Harper | Lost League Finals |
| 2012 | Buddy Bailey |
* Due to Hurricane Ivan the finals series was canceled. Tennessee and Mobile were declared co-champions.
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