Tri-City ValleyCats

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Baseball returned to Troy, NY for the first time in 86 years with the Tri-City ValleyCats, the Class A affiliate of the Houston Astros in the New York-Penn League. Previously known as the Pittsfield Astros, they were renamed in 2002 when they moved to Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy, New York. The team moved from Pittsfield following the city's decision not to replace Wahconah Park. A name the team contest was held with Valley Cats winning over entrants such as Titans, Haymakers and Des-Troy-ers. The Tri-City name represents Troy, NY, Albany, NY and Schenectady, NY.

[edit] Year-by-Year Record

Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs
2002 27-48 13th Ivan DeJesus
2003 44-32 5th Ivan DeJesus
2004 50-25 2nd Gregg Langbehn Lost League Finals
2005 34-42 9th Gregg Langbehn
2006 43-31 2nd Gregg Langbehn Lost League Finals
2007 27-47 14th Pete Rancont
2008 28-45 13th Pete Rancont
2009 27-48 13th Jim Pankovits
A soldier salutes the Flag during a game on the July 4th, 2009 weekend.
A soldier salutes the Flag during a game on the July 4th, 2009 weekend.

[edit] Related Sites

Tri-City Valley Cats Story on Announcement of Team

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