Another NY-Penn League team being contracted is in Williamsport, PA. Remember, MLB is saying a primary reason for contraction is because of so many ballparks not being up to major league standards — and yet it was OK for the Cubs and Pirates to play a regular season game in Williamsport last summer. Next summer, on its way out the door, Williamsport is scheduled to host another regular season game between the Red Sox and Orioles.
So the Nationals should acquire Williamsport to become their
AAA team, replacing the far-away Fresno, California team.