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The Northern League and Frontier League both started play in 1993, and the Northern League's success paved the way for other independent leagues like the Texas-Louisiana League and Northeast League . The Atlantic League has had more marquee players than any other independent league, including José Canseco , Rickey Henderson , Ozzie Canseco , Rubén Sierra , Carlos Baerga , and John Rocker . The Northern League alumni include Leon "Bull" Durham , J. D. Drew , and Darryl Strawberry . Independent leagues have flourished in Northeastern states, where dense populations can often support multiple franchises. Because they are not subject to the territorial limitations imposed on affiliated minor league teams, independent clubs can relocate as close to affiliated teams (and one another) as they choose to. For example, the city of and the Staten Island Yankees . Not only is the Kansas City area home to the major-league Kansas City Royals , but also, the independent-league Kansas City T-Bones . The St. Paul Saints share a market with the American League's Minnesota Twins ; both teams have frequently worked together to promote baseball in the Upper Midwest . In September and October of 2005, the new American Association was formed. Four teams from the Northern League, including the league's most popular team, the Saints, and five teams of the southern Central League jumped to the new league. CURRENT INDEPENDENT BASEBALL LEAGUES EXTERNAL LINKS |
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