Red Sox caught stealing signs from an Apple watch?

[Chuck]

According to Michael Schmidt of the New York Times, the Red Sox have been caught stealing catcher signs from the Yankees and other opponents using an Apple Watch.

Schmidt says the inquiry from Major League Baseball investigators began two weeks ago when Yankees general manager Brian Cashman filed a complaint that included video footage of a member of the Red Sox training staff looking at his Apple Watch in the dugout and then relaying messages to players on the field. It is unclear at this time what kind of penalties the Red Sox might be facing. Schmidt notes that the Red Sox have filed a counter-complaint against the Yankees claiming that the team uses a camera from the YES Network to steal signs during games. This is a developing story, with much more to come.

 

 

Source: New York Times

[Chuck]

What is it about Boston teams cheating? First the Patriots, now the BoSux?

[floplag]

is anyone at all surprised?   anyone? 

[Dick B Back]

Both teams are pussying up cause they know they'd get their asses whipped by the Stros or Indians in the playoffs.

[krAbs]

This rivalry is getting more and more depressing as both of the teams become less relevant in baseball.

[nando714]

I don't mind coaches or players trying to figure out other teams signs , but it's just different if you record it. 

I know as a player I used to try and figure out signals in baseball and football 

[red321]

I think the answer is simple...make them both forfeit the rest of the season and then investigate in the offseason

[well_red]

i don't know, with all the stats and advanced analytics in the game today, the guy could easily just be looking at real-time updated info that is being displayed through his watch.  i'm kinda shocked it isn't already more common.  

[Chuck]

7 minutes ago, red321 said:

I think the answer is simple...make them both forfeit the rest of the season and then investigate in the offseason

I swear whenever I see your avatar I see Brian Ilten and think it's him posting. 

[Slegnaac]

Just now, Chuckster70 said:

I swear whenever I see your avatar I see Brian Ilten and think it's him posting. 

That isn't Brian in the avatar?

[Chuck]

5 minutes ago, Slegnaac said:

That isn't Brian in the avatar?

I don't believe so. 

[ettin]

15 minutes ago, red321 said:

I think the answer is simple...make them both forfeit the rest of the season and then investigate in the offseason

You are ahead of your time Red!

[ukyah]

35 minutes ago, krAbs said:

This rivalry is getting more and more depressing as both of the teams become less relevant in baseball.

i'm sorry, but how are the yankees and red sox becoming less relevant?

[Slegnaac]

Something, something east of the Mississippi. 

[ukyah]

Just now, Slegnaac said:

Something, something east of the Mississippi. 

something, something hurricane irma is going to wipe boston and new york off the map. some of you may now feel free to ice your erections at the very thought of such an idea.

[totdprods]

I thought I saw Valbuena...maybe Andrus?.... on an ipad the other day watching the Angels/Rangers broadcast and thought it was a little weird

[Docwaukee]

prediction:  nothing will happen for months and this will get swept under the rug until after both teams are out of the playoffs.  We'll hear some bs about nothing during the off season on a slow news day.  Sox will get a slap on the wrist.  Yanks will bitch and moan.  Business as usual.  

[Troll Daddy]

[Blarg]

Suspended both teams from the playoffs.

[fan_since79]

Manfred thinks it's no big deal, everyone does it, etc, etc, and the Red Sox will not be vacating any wins.

So much for the defense of integrity in the game.

http://www.weei.com/blogs/john-tomase/rob-manfred-everyone-steals-signs-use-technology-goes-too-far

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

2 hours ago, well_red said:

i don't know, with all the stats and advanced analytics in the game today, the guy could easily just be looking at real-time updated info that is being displayed through his watch.  i'm kinda shocked it isn't already more common.  

After MLB corroborated the claims with its own video, the commissioner's office confronted the Red Sox, who admitted that video replay personnel were getting signs and that those were relayed to some players, The Times reported. The scheme had been ongoing for some weeks.

[Yellow Balloon]

They'll have to sacrifice a 40th round draft pick.

[Blarg]

2 hours ago, Ace-Of-Diamonds said:

After MLB corroborated the claims with its own video, the commissioner's office confronted the Red Sox, who admitted that video replay personnel were getting signs and that those were relayed to some players, The Times reported. The scheme had been ongoing for some weeks.

Hah, like it was only weeks. 

[Second Base]

It's all gamesmanship. However, electronic devices are not permitted in the dugout, so they will be fined a very small amount. If their counter claim regarding the Yankees and the YES network would actually come with far greater repercussions, including the loss of broadcast rights. 

Even if it is true with the Yanks, Manfred will cover it up and make sure business resumes as usual.

[Dtwncbad]

Somebody figuring out your signs isn't cheating.  Get better signs.  Or if stealing signs is cheating then using signs at all is cheating.

I only draw the line at people not on the field relaying data to the players.

Other than that, have at it.  Stealing signs is part of the game just like using signs.

They have TV monitors in the clubhouse which is not off limits for the players during games.  I'm even fine if they figure out signs by viewing what's on the monitor.

Bottom line is if it is players and coaches, I couldn't care less if they are picking signs.