December 09, 2019
Senators Warren and Markey Oppose Major League Baseball Proposal That Would Eliminate MLB Affiliations from the Lowell Spinners and Dozens of Other Minor League Clubs
Boston, MA - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren
(D-Mass.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) on Friday wrote to Major League
Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Robert Manfred to voice opposition to the MLB
proposal that would disaffiliate or eliminate 42 Minor League Baseball clubs,
including the Lowell Spinners, based in Lowell, Massachusetts.
"This scheme would cause significant economic damage to the City of
Lowell, eliminate an important piece of Lowell's cultural footprint, and
disappoint baseball fans of all ages - all while doing long-term damage to the
game's ability to keep and grow its fan base," the Massachusetts
Senators wrote in their letter. "For over 20 years, the Lowell
Spinners have brought fun and entertainment to baseball fans across the City of
Lowell, the Merrimack Valley region, and the entire Commonwealth of
Massachusetts."
Their letter highlights the Spinners' cultural and economic significance to
the City of Lowell and the broader region, its charitable contributions to the
community and little league programs, and the recent investments the club and
city made to upgrade their field and stadium. The lawmakers' letter also notes
the importance of the team's affiliation with the Boston Red Sox, and its role
engaging Red Sox and other MLB team fans.
"The Lowell Spinners provide an affordable family outing and have
remained a strong partner for the entire community," the Senators
wrote. "We reiterate our strong opposition to any efforts to
eliminate or disaffiliate the Spinners and dozens of other Minor League
teams."
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