Salt Lake Bees recognized as top Triple-A franchise in Minor Leagues
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Those that attended the Bees' home opener had more than baseball to look at as the Bee
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Those that attended the Bees' home opener had more than baseball to look at as the Bees opened their season. The Salt Lake Bees opened their 2015 season against the Sacramento River Cats at Smith's Ballpark, Friday, April 17, 2015.
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Those that attended the Bees' home opener had more than baseball to look at as the BeeRick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune
The Salt Lake Bees play the Albuquerque Isotopes at Smiths Ball Park, Tuesday, June 9, 2015.Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune
The Salt Lake Bees play the Albuquerque Isotopes at Smiths Ball Park, Tuesday, June 9, 2015.Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune
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Bees players and "Bumble" the mascot, at attention during the national antheSteve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune
Bee's starting pitcher Nate Smith starts his warm up process before game against the Las
Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune
Those that attended the Bees' home opener had more than baseball to look at as the Bees opened their season. The Salt Lake Bees opened their 2015 season against the Sacramento River Cats at Smith's Ballpark, Friday, April 17, 2015.Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune
The Salt Lake Bees play the Albuquerque Isotopes at Smiths Ball Park, Tuesday, June 9, 2015.Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune
The Salt Lake Bees play the Albuquerque Isotopes at Smiths Ball Park, Tuesday, June 9, 2015.Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune
Bumble and the Salt Lake Bees host their annual weekday morning game, with 13,000 fifth and sixth graders at Smith's Ballpark.Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune
Bee's starting pitcher Nate Smith starts his warm up process before game against the Las Vegas 51's at Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, August 5, 2015. lSteve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune
Fans enter Smith's Ballbark before the start of the Bees versus the Las Vegas 51's baseball game Wednesday, August 5, 2015. lScott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune
Bees players and "Bumble" the mascot, at attention during the national anthem prior to the Bees home opener. The Salt Lake Bees opened their 2015 season against the Sacramento River Cats at Smith's Ballpark, Friday, April 17, 2015.Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune
Bee's starting pitcher Nate Smith starts his warm up process before game against the Las Vegas 51's at Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, August 5, 2015. l
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The Salt Lake Bees were recognized as the top Triple-A franchise in the Minor Leagues Thursday morning with the Baseball America Bob Freitas Award.
The award, given to Minor League franchises that focus on "business success, operational practices and community involvement," will be presented on Dec. 8 at the Baseball Winter Meetings in Nashville, Tenn.
"This award is a testament to the combined efforts of every part-time and full-time employee on our staff," Bees general manager Marc Amicone said in a team release announcing the award. "It would also not be possible without the dedicated ownership of the Miller family who provide wonderful leadership and are committed to making the Bees a first-class organization."
The award, which Salt Lake last won in 1998, has been given each season since 1989.
