The Queens Kings were the

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' Short-Season A classification team in the

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in the 2000 season. The team was formerly the St. Catharines Stompers and was sold by the Blue Jays and relocated to

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and played at The Ballpark at St. Johns. The following season (2001), the team moved to the New York City borough of

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and became the

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, an affiliate of the

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. Of note,

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, who earned a spot on the 2006 and 2007 American League All Star Roster, played his first season in professional baseball with the Queens Kings. Other former Queens Kings to reach the majors include

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catcher

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and former pitcher

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. Mike Smith (Blue Jays and Twins) also played for the Kings.

Franchise record

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