Little Leaguers and Parents Brace for Lockout

After the NFL Lockout, and the looming work stoppage in the NBA, Little League Baseball is soon to follow. Reports say the players union and parents have much to work on before the Little League World Series, and if it isn't taken care of, there will be no Little League Baseball.

"One of the things is the players want more rides to and from practice, and they want better snacks after the games-" said proud parent of 12 year old short stop Nick Fouts. "We just can't give these kids all the rides they want, and we need to make sure they eat healthy after a game."

"I don't know what a union is, but I want a higher allowance... look, I'm the one out there hitting the home runs, and what do I get in return? No respect from the parents, thats what." Added 12 year old Trenton Martin, who played on last years Pearland Texas team that reached the consolation game.

Most little leaguers think money grows on tree's, this proves why

One of the main arguments the players are making against the parents is they are making too much money, and not passing on the revenue generated in the household onto the players. In 2010, Parents of Little Leaguers made an average of $62,000... The Players of these parents were given an average total of $240 in allowances, only .00387% of the annual salary brought in by the parents. Some say this is giving too much to the parents, too much power and control of these 11 and 12 year old kids. Looking at the NFL model, the owners and players are trying to split a $9 Billion dollar pie, while the Little Leaguers Players Association  and parents are arguing over a couple hundred dollars. Not even a starving African would be happy about a slice of the pie that small.

"Not only do we deserve a higher allowance, we want better snacks after the game. We spend most of our week in school, working on homework so one day I can go to college, get a degree and support my mom after my slacker father left her when I was 9... We already practice twice a week, what else do they want from us?" Said outfielder Mikey Dunn from South Bend, IN. "We are all winners, stop spending all the money on cheap trophies for the last place team and spend it on better snacks, this is ridiculous."

With no Little League, the Hopkinton Royals might end a 5 year run as city champs

The Little League Players Union and the parents have until August 1st, the same day that school registration ends, to come up with a new CBA. Most Fans are outraged by the possibilities of there being no Little League World Series.

"I have season tickets to our local league, but I also already bought my tickets for the World Series, if they don't have one this year where will my refund come from?" Said Jenna Munds, 46, from Williamsport, PA. "I just can't imagine what this could lead to, first this, then what? They boycott school?"

CEO and President of Little League Steve Keener made this statement Wednesday. "Right now our first goal is to get the regular season under way, but as far as I can see the Players Association and Parents Union have a lot to figure out. If there is no season we will try our hardest to get the World Series under way in August."

The parents are starting a movement to get the little leaguers to fold on their demands. Jason Dane, head of the Parents Union is getting most of the parents on board with a plan to get the kids to budge. "They won't back down from this, they are tough little kids and are asking for a lot, but push come to shove the parents are ready to give the kids a time out, or a spanking if they don't stop whining."

If Little League does lock out, it will be the first time in history that a major sport, and a youth sport have locked out in the same year.