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2020 MLB Season Discussion Thread
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$5 million is the highest fine MLB can issue. If they could fine them higher, they probably would.
I didn't know that. So we know for sure Red Sox won't be fined more than $5m then, right?
I bet they lose 1 or 2 draft picks and otherwise Cora is banned for a number of years.
I don't think lifetime, but he definitely ought to get more than Hinch. I still think since he's been implicated in Houston and being investigated for the same thing in Boston, John Henry needs to fire him now.
I will give the owner credit for stating he's going above what MLB handed out and fired both of them. He did the right thing getting out in front of it. Admitting it and stating he has higher standards.
Even if he doesn't get a lifetime ban, I will say it will be a long time before another organization will let him into the dugout
They need to wait for Manfred to rule first. Otherwise they have to pay Cora. I bet they can get out of his contract once discipline is given.
Makes sense. Gotta suck being Cora right now. Knowing the the ax is going to fall, but not knowing the severity of it.
On ESPN's First Take this morning, Stephen A. Smith basically demands that Houston be stripped of its World Series title, and I certainly agree 100% with that. What's really pathetic is that Houston has PLENTY of talent, yet needs to resort to cheating.
And as a resident of a town just south of Seattle, I can attest to their talent, as they always dominate the Mariners (and other teams in that division).
And as a resident of a town just south of Seattle, I can attest to their talent, as they always dominate the Mariners (and other teams in that division).
I agree with the request. We're not talking about one or two individuals (which would be enough) cheating in one or two games (which would be enough). We're talking about a systematic, designed, almost scientific way of cheating.
Agreed. What a mess.
The union would never allow it. Plus it would really screw the schedule. That would have to be done a year out before they make out scheduling.
They did with the Houston Astros, so it's reasonable to assume that the team is going to get hit with a fine and loss of draft picks
Well, union has to realize that it's exactly this type of behavior that turns fans off. Baseball is already suffering, and now this?
Good point. Then have the Astros begin the season 5 GB.
The interesting thing will be what their record is this year. If they win 90+ without cheating or only 60.
CC Sabathia says Yankees were 'cheated' out of title in 2017
He's right, the Yankees and more so the Dodgers have every reason to gripe and complain.
He's right, the Yankees and more so the Dodgers have every reason to gripe and complain.
