Binghamton, NY – In following guidance from the CDC, health officials and Minor League Baseball, the start of the 2020 Binghamton Rumble Ponies season will be postponed until at least June 15. Make up dates for impacted games will be announced at a later date.
The Rumble Ponies organization continues to develop a thorough plan to ensure a safe return to baseball. Once a start date is established a detailed plan which will allow staff, players and fans to follow health regulations will be passed along.
“We remain committed to our fans being provided the opportunity to create memories with their family and friends at NYSEG Stadium in 2020. Our staff continues to work towards a solution for reopening the ballpark this summer. When the season starts we will ensure staff, players and fans are given the opportunity to enjoy America’s past time in a safe environment”, said John “JB” Bayne.
Our staff remains working remotely, but are accessible through text at (607) 722-3866 or email. For all general inquiries, please email info@bingrp.com.
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For perspective, Broome County, in which Binghamton is located and part of, has had "just 24 deaths and 364 positives" so far. NYS has over 21,000 deaths, Broome County has 24. Two different worlds.
ReplyDeleteMy neighborhood in Suffolk probably has that many. I think if Binghamton COVID steadily drops from its current very low (relatively speaking) level, a subsidized, fan-restricted baseball season opening 5 weeks from now in mid June should be possible. It is really about player development, being able to play and develop.
Besides the low death rate in Binghamton, NYS stats show that just 0.4% of NY deaths were people 29 or younger.
Very low (and presumably declining) death rate in Broome County, coupled with a very low death rate in the players' age group, show that the players would be at very, very little risk - at least that is how I see it.
If that is the case, let them play and develop.