MLB Lockout “Won’t Affect” 2022 Season for Somerset Patriots
With Major League Baseball having locked out its players last week in what figures to be a long, grueling renegotiation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, many are wondering what affect, if any, the lockout have on affiliated minor league baseball, should the lockout bleed into next spring.
According to Somerset Patriots General Manager Patrick McVerry there will be no affect.
The Patriots posted a statement from McVerry earlier this weekend addressing the lockout.
From team President/GM Patrick McVerry regarding the 2022 season. pic.twitter.com/DbFHQpxBf0
— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) December 4, 2021
The Patriots are not the only Yankees minor league affiliate to publish a statement since the lockout started. New York’s Triple-A affiliate in Scranton Wilkes-Barre also put out a similar statement that the season will go on as planned.
See you in April 🗓️ pic.twitter.com/k9h7FpQXDN
— SWB RailRiders (@swbrailriders) December 3, 2021
The New York Mets also put out a similar statement through their minor league affiliates, including the Patriots Double-A rivals, the Binghamton Rumble Ponies.
We're looking forward to seeing @RumblePoniesBB fans at Mirabito Stadium on Opening Day 2022! Get your Season Tickets & Flex Booklets today by calling 607-722-3866 ⚾️! pic.twitter.com/Hppd8Nf3BE
— Binghamton Rumble Ponies (@RumblePoniesBB) December 3, 2021
