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Otherwise, MLB clubs will be free to affiliate with any minor league team or potential team in the United States, including independent league teams and cities which are not permitted to compete for an affiliate under the current agreement. Bernie Sanders TAKES SWINGS AT BATTING PRACTICE, MAKES PITCH FOR MINOR-LEAGUE TEAMS Former and current players told Fox News they are thankful for Bernie Sanders efforts and that the issue is getting the attention it deserves. Its exciting to see the issue kind of take political gain, its super important to keep baseball alive in small towns across the U.S..