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Old 01-22-2020, 03:58 PM   #216
GeoWar
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Originally Posted by CBeisbol View Post
Yes, the players were granted immunity

Jared Diamond
https://www.wsj.com/articles/astros-...al-11579694400



The reason, according to Diamond's article, is that the Astros' management never discussed commissioner Manfred's 2017 memo regarding use of technology (which explicitly stated that GM's and managers would be held accountable) with the players and since the Astros management was part of the sign stealing scheme the players would not be aware of the gravity of the offense. Especially since it was, apparently, condoned by management.
I do not follow - if you go back to the Red Sox - Yankees series in September 2017 -- the complaint and issue was Tech ( Apple Watches ) so MLB must have taken some action though not publicly . Players stopped wearing the watches and after the 2017 season the Red Sox fired their Manager ( think John Ferrell ) after making the Playoffs. So the players and management knew the use of Tech was a BIG NO-NO ..

MLB needs to monitor and get a hand on the use of cameras and tech ...... the game reputation and standing is at stake . To h_ _ _ with media and camera angles till this is controlled and the true fan can be assured that the game is fair .

Players need to be held accountable . Just because your boss tells you to go steal something does not take away your responsiblity.
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