Columbia Fireflies change affiliations from Mets to Royals

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Just weeks after the New York Mets severed ties with the Columbia Fireflies as a minor league baseball affiliate, the Fireflies have a new suitor lined up.

On Wednesday, the Fireflies organization announced it has received an invitation to become an affiliate of the Kansas City Royals.

“There has been a lot of anticipation regarding the restructuring of Minor League Baseball,” said Fireflies President John Katz. “We’re excited that the Fireflies have been invited to join. We look forward to the details being worked out and giving fans in Columbia an opportunity to enjoy top-quality professional baseball for years to come.”

The Fireflies were one of 120 teams selected to have an affiliation with a team from Major League Baseball. The term of the offered affiliation between the Fireflies and the Royals is 10 years.

https://www.wistv.com/2020/12/09/fireflies-receive-invitation-become-kc-royals-minor-league-affiliate/