igers extend relationships with Whitecaps, SeaWolves

Associated Press

DETROIT - The Detroit Tigers on Wednesday extended their relationships
with Single-A West Michigan for four seasons and Double-A Erie for two
seasons.

The West Michigan Whitecaps, based near Grand Rapids, have been
affiliated with the Tigers since 1997, and the two teams will have a
working agreement through 2010. The Whitecaps reached the Midwest
League playoffs for the sixth time as a Tigers affiliate this year,
and they won the league title last year and in 1998.

The Erie (Pa.) SeaWolves have been affiliated with the Tigers since
2001, and the two clubs extended their relationship through 2008. The
SeaWolves have advanced to the Eastern League playoffs twice in their
five seasons with the Tigers.