Wander Franco...

[JustinD]

Originally Posted by BobbyStrawberry

Not suspended (yet), but placed on the restricted list. Personally I have yet to see anything incriminating but I'm glad MLB seems to be taking it seriously.

There are numerous incriminating photos with the minor on Twitter which is why it came to light so quickly. Granted, innocent until proven guilty...however there's a lot of stuff out there as far as photo and video evidence at the moment. Going to be a long way to get this one cleared.

[BobbyStrawberry]

Originally Posted by JustinD

There are numerous incriminating photos with the minor on Twitter which is why it came to light so quickly. Granted, innocent until proven guilty...however there's a lot of stuff out there as far as photo and video evidence at the moment. Going to be a long way to get this one cleared.

Yes, I saw those photos but do we know who that is and how old they are? I'm reserving judgement until I know that's not his cousin or something. If that's been determined then I agree it looks very bad

[G1911]

Trial by social media is not good. Let’s see actual evidence, and reserve judgement until said evidence.

His life will be destroyed no matter what now. Hell, Bauer’s accusers phone didn’t even cast doubt on her claims, it proved she absolutely lied and he was innocent. And he’s still blackballed and considered guilty for political expedience by a ton of the population anyways. An evidentiary basis and due process are wonderful things, just less juicy than believing every Twitter claim.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Along with the curve ball and injuries, I guess potential bad behavior is one more reason not to anoint a kid at age 17 and put a ton of money into his cards. People were just gaga over Wander as a minor league prospect.

[Seven]

The allegations are startling to say the least. I hope it's not true. It would certainly be one of the biggest scandals we've seen with a baseball player in a while.

On the baseball side: I'm interested to see how the league handles this, if true, and what is done. Bauer got the book thrown at him, and is currently pitching in Japan, over domestic violence allegations. Not saying he did or didn't commit the act, but he was never found guilty in the courts, and has pretty much been blackballed by the league, at least for now.

I think this scenario might be worse. Taking advantage of a minor, if true, might end Franco's career.

[mrreality68]

Hope it’s not true great playing skills and potential

If true should be out of baseball and in jail.

And if true I hope the player’s association does not “protect him”

[bk400]

A lot of Wander Franco inventory on eBay all of a sudden. Can get his ungraded base rookie cards for around $1 now.