2019 MLB Discussion V2: Legend of Acuna: Ronald's Quest to 40/40

[CiH's Dog]

Is there any hard evidence that this actually happened yet. Some audio of some "banging" noises doesn't really cut it.

Testimony from former players and tons of video evidence.

 

[TeTe]

Testimony from former players and tons of video evidence.

I feel like this happens every year now with the Astros and MLB clears them of any wrongdoing. Banging on trash cans isn't going to be enough. They'll need evidence that the video taping happened.

Even if there's scout sitting out in the stands with binoculars, it doesn't violate the rules as every team does that.

 

[Scerpi]

I'm an Astros fan and I'm gutted about this shit going down. It's embarrassing and bush league. Mainly because the hitters involved are too good to be doing this crap.

I've heard all the excuses and rationalizations here, like how good the Astro's road record was this season or whatever... But if the accusations are true and they were using electronics to relay signals from the bullpen to the dugout, especially in the playoffs... then using some ridiculously obvious method to signal the batter... I wouldn't be opposed to stripping the World Series Title and possible suspensions for personnel involved.. including Hinch, who I think is great. Just don't make some peon locker room employee the sacrificial goat... like other teams have done when caught in scandals.

Players too? I don't know...

 

[Gregolian]

I feel like this happens every year now with the Astros and MLB clears them of any wrongdoing. Banging on trash cans isn't going to be enough. They'll need evidence that the video taping happened.

Even if there's scout sitting out in the stands with binoculars, it doesn't violate the rules as every team does that.

Look at the home/road splits. They look like Gods at home then barely look above AA bad on the road.

 

[Frank23]

Breaking barriers.

 

[Frank23]

 

[CastletonSnob]

Imagine if Bonds played for the Yankees. He'd probably have 700+ home runs.

 

[TeTe]

Breaking barriers.

Wonder what the barrier was.... being qualified to do the job?

 

[Frank23]

I'm not sure about this.

 

[ThinkGreen]

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/11/padres-to-acquire-trent-grisham.html

Any Brewers fans here to provide some insight on this trade? Urias was one of our highest rated prospects but hasn’t really panned out in the bigs. He can play both short and second though.

 

[Revolver]

lol

 

[Corona]

Way too much money for wheeler lol

 

[Frank23]

Oh my.

 

[TeTe]

Way too much money for wheeler lol

That's quite the agent he's got

 

[TeTe]

The Cubs better not trade Contreras... dump Bryant for pitching.. not Contreras.