Godfather Media Inc. Purchase Yuma Scorpions

In the always exciting and never boring North American League, the Yuma Scorpions have been sold by Diamond Sports & Entertainment, Inc. and purchased by Godfather Media, Inc. 

Yuma has an unbelievably rich history that many might not be aware of. Since 2005, they have been a part of the Golden Baseball League and North American League.

You can say they are one of the founding franchises. In today’s game, an Indy team sticking around for more than a couple years is quite an accomplishment. 

According to oursportcentral.com, “They are the longest running professional team in any sport in Yuma and the third professional minor league baseball team (Yuma Panthers 1950 - 1952, Yuma Sun Sox 1955 - 1956, and Yuma Bullfrogs 2000 - 2002).” 

As a big advocate of the Indy baseball, this route is an opportunity to continue playing the game with a chance to be seen. And the proof is literally in the numbers. 

In just seven years Yuma has seen 17 of its players sign MLB contracts; 

Robby Scott, LHP, Boston Red Sox (2011) 

JJ Leaper, RHP, Oakland Athletics (2011) 

Lee Cruz, OF, Houston Astros (2010) 

Gilbert De La Vara, LHP, Detroit Tigers (2010) 

Brandon Fowler, C, San Diego Padres (2010) 

Rylan Sandoval, SS, New York Mets (2010) 

Reynaldo Rodriguez, 1B, Boston Red Sox (2009) 

Ryan Barba, SS, Atlanta Braves (2008) 

Donald Brandt, P Milwaukee Brewers (2008) 

Derrick Hale, SS, Cincinnati Reds (2008) 

Kenard Jones, OF, Baltimore Orioles (2007) 

Charles Merricks, P, Philadelphia Phillies (2007) 

Scott Richmond, P, Toronto Blue Jays (2007) 

Sergio Romo, P, San Francisco Giants (2007) 

Cardoza Tucker, P, Houston Astros (2006) 

Dane De La Rosa, P, Tampa Bay Rays (2005) 

Jason Dewui, C, Colorado Rockies, (2005)  

It is unclear why Yuma sold the club to Godfather Media but according to Diamond Sports and Entertainment CEO Brian MacInnes, this venture will hopefully bring more corporate sponsorship and resources to the city and franchise. 

Godfather Media is a holding company that takes 100 percent control in multiple subsidiaries. Their primary investment is usually in the range between $1 million and $5 million.

Their motto states: 

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The Company’s principal focus is to invest in growth opportunities in sports, entertainment, and mobile and social media industries. Godfather Media generally seeks to target companies that generate free cash flow, have experienced management teams and possess strong competitive positions within their respective industries.

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An additional bonus is that the new owners plan to make shares of the Scorpions ownership available to investors. 

Whether or not Yuma will turn the corner with their new owner, the NAL continues to evolve and try new things.

From former major leaguer’s like Jose Canseco and Mike Marshall taking the reins as non-players to new companies stepping in to take control of the teams, the NAL continues to push the boundaries striving for success.