Pa. Dept. Of Health Won’t Allow Toronto Blue Jays To Play At PNC Park

[mountaineer]

Pa. Dept. Of Health Won’t Allow Toronto Blue Jays To Play At PNC Park
July 22, 2020 at 4:45 pm

HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – The Pennsylvania Department of Health won’t allow the Toronto Blue Jays to play at PNC Park in Pittsburgh amid pandemic.

This comes after news this morning that PNC Park would “likely” be the home of the Blue Jays.

“In recent weeks, we have seen a significant increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in southwestern Pennsylvania,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel [Richard] Levine said in a statement.

“To add travelers to this region for any reason, including for professional sports events, risks residents, visitors and members of both teams. We know that this virus does not discriminate, and can even make professional athletes very sick. We are committed to protecting the health and well-being of all Pennsylvanians.” ...

Senator Pat Toomey was critical of the state Department of Health’s decision, saying, “If it is safe for Pittsburgh to host the Pirates and visiting clubs for thirty games – and it is – then it is safe for Pittsburgh to host the Pirates, the Blue Jays, and visiting teams for nearly 60 games.”

“This decision by Governor Wolf and Health Secretary Levine is baffling and disappointing,” Toomey added in a statement.

Sen. Toomey went on to say that the Blue Jays coming to Pittsburgh would have resulted in more hours for workers, increased tax revenue and a boost for small businesses. He hopes Gov. Wolf changes his mind.  ...

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Pennsylvania is beyond messed up. Gov. Wolf and Tranny Levine are as bad as officials in NY, CA, MI, OH and other overly restrictive states.

[Applewood]

He hopes Gov. Wolf changes his mind.  ...

I'm tellin' ya, @mountaineer.  This state is headed for open revolt.  That may be the only way to get this governor and that ugly Levine tranny off our backs. 

[jmyrlefuller]

Plan B would be Buffalo, NY.

Cuomo has already indicated he'll allow it, and Buffalo has recovered from their early outbreak. Plus, they've been extremely eager to host the team given that they already are affiliated with the Buffalo Bisons.

[jmyrlefuller]

I'm tellin' ya, @mountaineer.  This state is headed for open revolt.  That may be the only way to get this governor and that ugly Levine tranny off our backs.

At least you're not in Cuomo's New York.

I have a music gig this weekend in Bradford. They're allowed up to 250 people in an outdoor gathering there. Right over the border in Cattaraugus County, it's no more than 50.

[Applewood]

Plan B would be Buffalo, NY.

Cuomo has already indicated he'll allow it, and Buffalo has recovered from their early outbreak. Plus, they've been extremely eager to host the team given that they already are affiliated with the Buffalo Bisons.

Well, I hope this works out for the Blue Jays.  I'm just angry that our officials are so eager to destroy the economy and people's lives. They are getting away with *bleep* they have no right to and something has to give. 

[Cyber Liberty]

At least you're not in Cuomo's New York.

I have a music gig this weekend in Bradford. They're allowed up to 250 people in an outdoor gathering there. Right over the border in Cattaraugus County, it's no more than 50.

Let's hope this means your long dry spell is over, @jmyrlefuller!

[mountaineer]

I'm amazed, but pleasantly, that the event in Bradford is happening.

[jmyrlefuller]

It's official. For the first time in 105 years, welcome back to the Big Show, Buffalo!
https://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-play-home-games-buffalos-sahlen-field/

[mountaineer]

That makes sense, if anything going on right now with this idiotic shutdown makes sense.