Astros accused of high-tech sign-stealing scheme during 2017 championship season

[Rally Gorilla]

Houston Astros....   F'ing tankers and cheaters.

[Lou]

perhaps this is why Cole didn't want to wear an Astros hat one second longer than he had to. 

we could use a man with such high moral character like him on our team.

[tdawg87]

[Docwaukee]

53 minutes ago, Stradling said:

I’d be a little surprised if he didn’t CC Luhnow in the email, but my guess is he didn’t because that would have probably been mentioned. 

of course Luchnow knew.  and Hinch.  and everyone.  But in typical fashion, the Astros are gonna try to pin it on this one guy.  They'll try to dodge and parry like a bunch of douche bags at first and then eventually issue some sort of bs statement that they're kinda sorry but didn't realize it was wrong.  

from top to bottom, that entire org is filled with people willing to do the most unsavory things to get an edge.    

[bloodbrother]

3 hours ago, the dude abides said:

Kevin Goldstein.  Reports directly to Luhnow.

 

From Baseball Prospectus prospect/farm system rankings to being an integral part of a cheating scandal for an MLB team. Didn't see that jump coming

[tdawg87]

Ah, Kevin Goldstein. Typical Kevin.

[the dude abides]

Anything short of a lifetime expulsion for Luhnow would be disgraceful on the part of mlb. 
 

[Stradling]

Keving 

[Tank]

1 hour ago, Dochalo said:

of course Luchnow knew.  and Hinch.  and everyone.  But in typical fashion, the Astros are gonna try to pin it on this one guy.  They'll try to dodge and parry like a bunch of douche bags at first and then eventually issue some sort of bs statement that they're kinda sorry but didn't realize it was wrong.  

from top to bottom, that entire org is filled with people willing to do the most unsavory things to get an edge.    

We’re sorry if you were offended!

[Tank]

1 hour ago, tdawg87 said:

This cartoon meme has been getting more play lately. I like it. 

Has anyone done a video of “Hitler finds out the Astros were cheating” yet?

[Stradling]

29 minutes ago, the dude abides said:

Anything short of a lifetime expulsion for Luhnow would be disgraceful on the part of mlb. 
 

I’m thinking a year suspension for both Luhnow and Goldstein, I’d probably do the same with Hinch, then loss of first rounder for two years and loss of International signings for three years.  

[tdawg87]

39 minutes ago, Stradling said:

Keving 

I see you 

[Out]

1 hour ago, tdawg87 said:

Ah, Kevin Goldstein. Typical Kevin.

Yep, They’re ruining the game

[Brandon]

13 hours ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

Maybe people have been stealing Kershaws signs for a decade?

Just the playoffs

[Taylor]

1 hour ago, Creepyjo said:

Yep, They’re ruining the game

Whose alt is Creepyjo?

[Jay]

3 hours ago, Lou said:

perhaps this is why Cole didn't want to wear an Astros hat one second longer than he had to. 

we could use a man with such high moral character like him on our team.

You're saying Cole knew...?

 

[Stradling]

10 minutes ago, Taylor said:

Whose alt is Creepyjo?

He is AZmancini

[tdawg87]

19 minutes ago, Jay said:

You're saying Cole knew...?

 

I'd say there's almost zero chance he DIDN'T know. Doesn't make him accountable. What's he gonna do, quit? Tell on his own team?

Now if he participated, that's a different story.

[Chuck]

[Taylor]

1 hour ago, Stradling said:

He is AZmancini

Ah, I could have figured that out. I was thinking he/she was yvangelfan.

[Troll Daddy]

Unfortunately, this scandal will fuel the Astros to win. After Spygate and Deflategate the Patriots silenced the haters and the press by winning. 

Taking away draft picks is the best form of punishment imo. 

[Tank]

I'm thinking we should all bring drums with us when the Astros come to Anaheim next season.

[Inside Pitch]

9 hours ago, the dude abides said:

Kevin Goldstein.  Reports directly to Luhnow.

 

Goldstein was easily (IMHO), the best guy there was online at scouting/spotting talent -- it came as no real surprise when the Astros hired him.  It's a damn shame to find out he's a complete POS...

[Inside Pitch]

5 hours ago, Dochalo said:

of course Luchnow knew.  and Hinch.  and everyone.  But in typical fashion, the Astros are gonna try to pin it on this one guy.  They'll try to dodge and parry like a bunch of douche bags at first and then eventually issue some sort of bs statement that they're kinda sorry but didn't realize it was wrong.  

from top to bottom, that entire org is filled with people willing to do the most unsavory things to get an edge.    

I really hope MLB puts their big boy pants on and cleans house, Kenesaw Mountain Landis style...

[tdawg87]

They should be forced to send their current roster to the rest of the division. Angels get Bregman and Altuve.