Thread by @chasingray, Something few folks have noticed - minor league baseball is being gutted [...]

Something few folks have noticed - minor league baseball is being gutted during the pandemic. Teams are not paying. And for a lot of towns that love their Minor League teams, the end is near. https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/05/27/minor-leagues-have-major-issues-baseballs-future-will-feel-impact/">https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/20...

Perspective | Minor leagues have major issues, and baseball’s future will feel the impact

The sport's present is uncertain at its highest level, but its feeder system is facing unprecedented change.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/05/27/minor-leagues-have-major-issues-baseballs-future-will-feel-impact/

I don& #39;t have a dog in this fight as my much beloved @PawSox were already sold. (Though I doubt Worcester is going to be ready for them as scheduled.)

I have always been a fan of minor league baseball. It& #39;s America. I love this essay about it. https://www.jacksonville.com/news/20180410/mark-woods-nine-reasons-why-i-love-minor-league-baseball">https://www.jacksonville.com/news/2018...

Mark Woods: Nine reasons why I love minor league baseball

After starting the year on the road, the Jumbo Shrimp play their home opener Wednesday night. With that in mind, I offer … Nine Reasons (One for Each Inning) Why I Love Minor League Baseball. 1....

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And I& #39;m not the only fan of the minor leagues. https://ballparkdigest.com/2015/02/19/study-fans-love-minor-league-baseball/">https://ballparkdigest.com/2015/02/1...

Study: Fans love Minor League Baseball

This probably isn’t a surprise for our readers in the baseball industry, but worth noting nevertheless: A nationwide study indicates broad satisfaction with the gameday experience presented b…

https://ballparkdigest.com/2015/02/19/study-fans-love-minor-league-baseball/

You don& #39;t have to pay a gazillion dollars to park. That& #39;s a major reason to love minor league baseball. But also, yeah, it& #39;s just fun. https://www.insidehook.com/article/sports/go-see-minor-league-baseball">https://www.insidehook.com/article/s...

If You Don't Go to a Minor League Baseball Game This Summer, You Hate Fun

If You Don't Go to a Minor League Baseball Game This Summer, You Hate Fun. Grab your Tebow jerseys and a stack of $1 bills

https://www.insidehook.com/article/sports/go-see-minor-league-baseball

But for me, it& #39;s personal. My Uncle Ben told me - more than once - that the @PawSox mattered because a family of 4 could hit the game, tickets, hotdogs & soda, for "peanuts".He remembered what it was like to be a poor kid & brought fun to so many. https://www.rimonthly.com/a-look-back-at-former-pawsox-owner-ben-mondor/">https://www.rimonthly.com/a-look-ba...

A Look Back at Former PawSox Owner Ben Mondor - Rhode Island Monthly

A Look Back at Former PawSox Owner Ben Mondor: An interview with the late Ben Mondor of the Pawtucket Red Sox.

https://www.rimonthly.com/a-look-back-at-former-pawsox-owner-ben-mondor/

There is not a lot in this country that is affordable for a family without a lot of cash. Minor League baseball never disappoints. I wish we didn& #39;t have to lose it. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/20/sports/baseball-pawtucket-worcester-relocating.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/2...

Baseball’s Long Run in Pawtucket Has an Expiration Date

The Boston Red Sox have had a minor league team in Rhode Island since 1973. The team known as the PawSox are expected to move to Worcester, Mass., in 2021.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/20/sports/baseball-pawtucket-worcester-relocating.html

Here& #39;s my Uncle Ben on the PawSox and what he & his team built for the folks of Pawtucket. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEY6nSrrzHw&t=3s">https://www.youtube.com/watch...

I think it is time to watch Bull Durham again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diX4myfR6vU">https://www.youtube.com/watch...

Also a good time to check out the FANTASTIC documentary "The Battered Bastards of Baseball" on Bing Russell& #39;s quest to bring independent baseball to Portland. So so so good. You& #39;ll love it. (h/t to @SamuelMoore for reminding of this one.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RA76b5Hhvxg">https://www.youtube.com/watch...

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