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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appalachian_League

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The Pikeville Cubs replaced the Pikeville Brewers in 1983. They were 4th of 7 teams that year at 33-37, getting outscored 413-394. Only 4,998 fans came out, fewest in the Appalachian League, and the team lacked any All-Stars. The player who went on to the best career was one of the weaker performances, OF Jacob Brumfield (.881 fielding percentage, .257/~.391/.354, 8 for 13 in SB). Greg Bell (5-2, 1 Sv, 3.36) was fourth in the league in ERA and tied for the lead with two shutouts. In 1984, the Cubs remained in the middle of the pack, 5th of 8 teams, at 34-34 and were outscored 340-302 with the league's weakest offensive attack. They had a couple All-Stars, 2B Bryan House (.270/~.380/.411, 19 for 27 in SB) and LHP Tim Rice (6-4, 2.53, 4th in the Appy in ERA). Three other pitchers were in the top 10 in ERA with Greg Maddux (6-2, 2.63, 5th, a league-leading 8 hit batters and tied for the lead with two shutouts), Steve Maye (7-2, 2.90, 6th) and Jeff Pico (2-3, 3.31, 10th). OF Dwight Smith (.904 fielding, .236/~.406/.303) was 4th with 52 walks and led with 39 steals (caught only 7 times). Turnout had again been the lowest (5,511) and no minor league team has been located in Pikeville since (as of 2006). The club had a lasting impact in giving Maddux the start on the road to glory.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpe...ville_Cubs

Here is what little bit I could find on the Paintsville Yankees: http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpe...le_Yankees

It sounds like poor attendance was the reason the team left and why no team has been back since. To me this is more evidence that this town is not big enough for a pro sports team, and is why I don't see the CBA team (the Miners) lasting very long.