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Eugene Emeralds Praise Congressional Effort to Save Minor League Baseball

Published on December 4, 2019 under Northwest League (NWL1)
Eugene Emeralds News Release


EUGENE, OR - The Eugene Emeralds today praised the newly created Save Minor League Baseball Task Force that has been organized by members of Congress to prevent Major League Baseball (MLB) from eliminating 42 minor league franchises, nearly one quarter of all minor league teams around the country.

"We appreciate the support of Rep. Lori Trahan (D.-Massachusetts), David McKinley (R-W.Va.) and the members of the task force in standing up for Minor League Baseball and speaking out against MLB's effort cast off thousands of jobs, reduce affordable, family-friendly entertainment and undermine grassroots support for our great game," said Allan Benavides, General Manager for the Emeralds.

While the Eugene Emeralds were not on the list of teams facing the possibility of elimination under the MLB proposal, the Ems will remain vigilant and united with all Minor League Baseball teams in opposition to the MLB plan.

Minor league teams are vital to the social and economic lives of millions of Americans; they support scores of local businesses and jobs, provide accessible entertainment, help promote tourism spending and donate tens of millions of dollars in charitable contributions.

"With this proposal, MLB is willing to break the hearts of dozens of communities across the country," said Allan Benavides. "We are going to resist this plan and are gratified that so many in Congress are willing to join with us."

The Eugene Emeralds are the short-season Class A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. The Eugene Emeralds are dedicated to providing the best in family entertainment and won the Larry MacPhail Award in 2018, awarded to the club with the top promotional efforts in all of Minor League Baseball. For more information, please visit our website at www.EmeraldsBaseball.com or call the Emeralds front office at 541-342-5367.

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