Senators Warren, Markey Oppose MLB Proposal to Eliminate Lowell Spinners
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
MLB is proposing to eliminate the Lowell Spinners
Warren and Markey voiced their opposition in a letter to MLB Commissioner Robert Manfred on Friday.
This comes as a new stadium in Worcester for the Worcester Red Sox is set to cost more than $100 million in public subsidies over 30 years.
Read the Letter Here
"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. 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,” wrote the Senators.
According to reports, MLB is proposing to disaffiliate or eliminate 42 minor league baseball clubs, including the Spinners, following the 2020 season.
Letter to MLB
The letter highlights the Spinners' significance to the City of Lowell and the region, including its charitable contributions to the community and little league programs, and the recent investments the club and city made to upgrade the stadium.
The Senators 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 Senators conclude, "The Lowell Spinners provide an affordable family outing and have remained a strong partner for the entire community. 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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