Aug 17, 2010 4:37 PM EST

The Mariners have extended their contract with Triple-A Tacoma of the Pacific Coast League through at least the 2014 season.

Tacoma announced a four-year extension of the player-development contract on Tuesday.

Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik says he values the convenience of the Triple-A team being so close to Seattle.

Tacoma has been affiliated with the Mariners since 1995.

Via ESPN