Lynn Sailors | |
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Minor league affiliations | |
Class | Double-A |
Previous leagues | Eastern League |
Major league affiliations | |
Previous teams | Seattle Mariners |
Minor league titles | |
Division titles (1) |
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Team data | |
Previous names | West Haven Yankees (1972–1979) |
Colors | Royal blue, gold, white |
Ballpark | Fraser Field |
Owner(s)/ Operator(s) | Kern and Zeig Sports, Inc. |
The Lynn Sailors were a Minor League Baseball franchise that originated in 1980 in Lynn, Massachusetts. The Sailors were affiliated with the Seattle Mariners from 1980 to 1982 and with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1983, when they were known as the Lynn Pirates.[1] They were a member of the Eastern League in class Double-A and played at Fraser Field. After the 1983 season, the franchise was moved to Burlington, Vermont, and became the Vermont Reds.