Astros sign stealing suspensions

[Jay Wolt]

Originally Posted by doug.goodman

Wow.

The Red Sox and Alex Cora better be preparing for the next round...

What was the Red Sox punishment? I musta missed it

[todeen]

Originally Posted by Jay Wolt

What was the Red Sox punishment? I musta missed it

I don't think it's been released. They keep pushing it back.

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[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by packs

I found the Astros punishment to be really weak. I mean, 5 million dollar fine? That's like fining me 5 bucks. If they really wanted to end cheating tomorrow, they'd lower the Astros luxury tax threshold by 30 million for the next decade and let them bleed.

Since you found the Astros punishment to be really weak, how do you think the Yankees should be punished given what has come to light?

I find it funny how so many people voiced their opinions about the Astros cheating scandal, but are dead silent about the Yankees cheating scandal.

[butchie_t]

I don't like the fact that no team, player, manager, etc. got punished enough once it all came to light. MLB pretty much threw a blind eye to the entire thing and just wanted it to go away. Effectively wrist slaps and come on back and play.

Pete Rose, who is no saint in my book. Did much less in comparison and he was/is ostracized and shunned for his actions. IMHO

Everyone involved in cheating at this level should be facing a lifetime ban from the sport. But that will never happen.

Bring back the Mountain, he'll set things right.

My take on this cheating crap.

My take on why Houston has more focus than other teams is because they won the Series and were cheating. Still does not absolve any other team for doing this BTW.

Butch Turner

[Hxcmilkshake]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

Since you found the Astros punishment to be really weak, how do you think the Yankees should be punished given what has come to light?



I find it funny how so many people voiced their opinions about the Astros cheating scandal, but are dead silent about the Yankees cheating scandal.

Yankees were punished. Astros were more bold and brazen with their actions so yeah they are getting killed. And they won so that adds to it.

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[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by Hxcmilkshake

Yankees were punished. Astros were more bold and brazen with their actions so yeah they are getting killed. And they won so that adds to it.

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How were they punished? As far as I can tell, they were only fined $100K...unless I missed something else.

Besides, I think my point was missed. Here's a guy saying, "I found the Astros punishment to be really weak" but is absolutely silent when his own team gets caught. Do you not see the irony?

[Hxcmilkshake]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

How were they punished? As far as I can tell, they were only fined $100K...unless I missed something else.

Nope. Thats right.

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[BobC]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

How were they punished? As far as I can tell, they were only fined $100K...unless I missed something else.

Besides, I think my point was missed. Here's a guy saying, "I found the Astros punishment to be really weak" but is absolutely silent when his own team gets caught. Do you not see the irony?

Dave,

The more correct term you're looking for isn't irony, its hypocrisy!

[Jim65]

While both situations were against the rules, the Astros cheated after the Commissioners memo warning teams there would be severe punishment for electronic sign stealing. They were warned but did it any way, thats why the team, GM and manager were punished more harshly.

[egri]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

Since you found the Astros punishment to be really weak, how do you think the Yankees should be punished given what has come to light?

I find it funny how so many people voiced their opinions about the Astros cheating scandal, but are dead silent about the Yankees cheating scandal.

While I've also noticed packs's selective blindness, he's only posted on the forum five times since October. I think that's the reason for his silence here.